epi

See also: Epi, épi, epi-, and épi-

English

Etymology 1

Clipping of epinephrine.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

  1. A syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock.
  2. (medical jargon) epinephrine

Etymology 2

Clipping of epimorphism.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

  1. (category theory) Abbreviation of epimorphism.

Etymology 3

Clipping of epidural.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

  1. (medicine, colloquial) Abbreviation of epidural.

Etymology 4

Clipping of episiotomy.

Noun

epi (plural epis)

  1. (medicine, colloquial) Abbreviation of episiotomy.

Anagrams

Wauja

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɛˈpi/

Noun

epi

  1. axe

Usage notes
  • This term is obligatorily unpossessed. In possessive constructions, a different word is used, e.g. nɨ'-gāwa (“my axe”).

References
  • Languages of the Amazon (2012, →ISBN, page 170
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