Defn: A syllogism in which the proof of the major or minor premise, or both, is introduced with the premises themselves, and the conclusion is derived in the ordinary manner. [Written also epicheirema.]
EPICHORDAL
Ep`i*chor"dal, a. Etym: [Pref. epi- + chordal.] (Anat.)
Defn: Upon or above the notochord; — applied esp. to a vertebral column which develops upon the dorsal side of the notochord, as distinguished from a perichordal column, which develops around it.
EPICHORIAL
Ep`i*cho"ri*al, a. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: In or of the country. [R.]
Epichorial superstitions from every district of Europe. De Quincey.
EPICLEIDIUM
Ep`i*clei"di*um, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Anat.)
Defn: A projection, formed by a separate ossification, at the scapular end of the clavicle of many birds.
EPICLINAL
Ep`i*cli"nal, a. Etym: [Pref. epi- + Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: Situated on the receptacle or disk of a flower.
EPICOELE; EPICELE
Ep"i*coele, n. Etym: [Pref. epi- + Gr. (Anat.)