Ep-i-derm´is. [Gr. επι, epi, upon, and δερμα, derma, the skin.] The scarf-skin; the cuticle.

Ep-i-glot´tis. [Gr. επι, epi, upon, and γλωττα, glōtta, the tongue.] One of the cartilages of the glottis.

Eu-sta´chi-an Tube. A channel from the fauces to the middle ear, named from Eustachius, who first described it.

Ex´cre-ment. [L. excerno, to separate.] Matter excreted and ejected; alvine discharges.

Ex-cre-men-ti´tial. Pertaining to excrement.

Ex´cre-to-ry. A little duct or vessel, destined to receive secreted fluids, and to excrete or discharge them; also, a secretory vessel.

Ex-ha´lant. [L. exhalo, to send forth vapor.] Having the quality of exhaling or evaporating.

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Ex-tens´or. [L.] A name applied to a muscle that serves to extend any part of the body; opposed to Flexor.

Fa´cial. [L. facies, face.] Pertaining to the face.