a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “upon,” “on,” “over,” “near,” “at,” “before,” “after” ( epicedium; epidermis; epigene; epitome ); on this model, used in the formation of new compound words ( epicardium; epinephrine ).
A Prefix Occurring In Loanwords From Greek, Where It Meant “upon,” “on,” “over,” “near,” “at,” “before,” “after” ( Epicedium; Epidermis; Epigene; Epitome ); On This Model, Used In The Formation Of New Compound Words ( Epicardium; Epinephrine ).