epi-

Medical Prefix
epi-

epi- means upon, above, over (from the Greek).

What does epi- mean?

The prefix epi- means "upon, above, over". It is used to build many medical terms, and comes from the Greek.

Example words using epi-

WordMeaning
epidermisouter skin layer
epigastricabove the stomach

Related word parts

sub- · peri-

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