epi
Epi (noun) means informal shorthand for epinephrine (adrenaline), or for an injector device pre-filled with it and used to treat severe allergic reactions. Example: “The nurse grabbed the epi and administered it the moment his throat began to swell.”
How to use epi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, shortened way to say "epinephrine" or "EpiPen," used especially in emergency and medical contexts.
Informal/clinical slang rather than a formal medical term.
Word forms
epis plural, Epis plural
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The nurse grabbed the _____ and administered it the moment his throat began to swell.
Etymology
A clipped form of "epinephrine," itself from Greek epi- ("upon") + nephros ("kidney"), referring to the adrenal glands that produce the hormone.
Frequently asked questions
What does “epi” mean?
The word “epi” means informal shorthand for epinephrine (adrenaline), or for an injector device pre-filled with it and used to treat severe allergic reactions. In plain terms, a casual, shortened way to say "epinephrine" or "EpiPen," used especially in emergency and medical contexts.
How do you use “epi” in a sentence?
Here is “epi” used in a sentence: “The nurse grabbed the epi and administered it the moment his throat began to swell.”
What part of speech is “epi”?
“Epi” is a noun.
Where does the word “epi” come from?
The word “epi” comes from Greek. A clipped form of "epinephrine," itself from Greek epi- ("upon") + nephros ("kidney"), referring to the adrenal glands that produce the hormone.
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