Category: E

  • Epipharynx

    Upper part of throat behind the nose.  

  • Epiotic

    Above or on the ear.  

  • Epineurium

    Fibrous tissue covering a nerve. A sheath of connective tissue round a nerve. Connective tissue sheath surrounding a nerve fiber. The outer sheath of connective tissue that encloses the bundles (fascicles) of fibers that make up a nerve.  

  • Epinephros

    The adrenal gland on upper pole of kidney.  

  • Epinasty

    Downward curvature caused by greater growth of upper surface of an organ. The phenomenon of a petiole’s downward bending, resulting in an obtuse angle between its base and the stem, is referred to as “petiole nutation.” The orientation of the lamina, or blade of the leaf, may either be vertical with the apex hanging downwards,…

  • Epimysium

    Fibrous sheath enclosing entire muscle. A connective tissue binding striated muscle fibres. Fibrous tissue surrounding a muscle. The outermost sheath of connective tissue that surrounds a skeletal muscle. It consists of irregularly distributed collagenous, reticular, and elastic fibers; connective tissue cells; and fat cells.  

  • Epimandibular

    On or above the lower jaw.  

  • Epileptogenic

    Producing seizures with or without convulsions. Having the capacity to provoke epileptic fits.  

  • Epilepsia

    Recurrent seizures with or without convulsions.  

  • Epilatory

    An agent that removes hair. Permanent hair removal using a chemical that destroys the hair follicles.