EPITHELOID
Ep`i*the"loid, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Epithelioid.
EPITHEM
Ep"i*them, n. Etym: [L. epithema, Gr. épithème. See Epithet.] (Med.)
Defn: Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc.
EPITHEMA
Ep`i*the"ma, n. Etym: [NL., from Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A horny excrescence upon the beak of birds.
EPITHESIS
E*pith"e*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.
Defn: The addition of a letter at the end of a word, without changing its sense; as, numb for num, whilst for whiles.
EPITHET
Ep"i*thet, n. Etym: [L. epitheton, Gr. épithète. See Do.]
1. An adjective expressing some quality, attribute, or relation, that is properly or specially appropriate to a person or thing; as, a just man; a verdant lawn. A prince [Henry III.] to whom the epithet "worthless" seems best applicable. Hallam.