epi

word

E-pee

Definition

'Epi' is an informal, shortened form of 'epinephrine' (a medicine used for allergic reactions) or 'epidural' (a type of anesthesia), commonly used in medical conversations.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal; mostly spoken by medical professionals or patients. "Epi" for 'epinephrine' is common in emergency contexts — "epi pen" means a device for allergic reactions. "Epi" can also informally mean 'epidural' in childbirth settings. Rare outside medical contexts, and may confuse those unfamiliar with the terms.

Spanish: epi (término médico) - epidural (coloq.)Portuguese (BR): epi (termo médico) - epidural (coloquial)Portuguese (PT): epi (termo médico) - epidural (coloquial)Chinese (Simplified): 麻黄碱（口语） - 硬膜外麻醉（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 麻黃鹼（口語） - 硬膜外麻醉（口語）Hindi: एपी (सामान्य भाषा, चिकित्सा) - एपिड्यूरल (स्लैंग/छोटा रूप)Arabic: إيبي (مصطلح طبي عام) - فوق الجافية (اختصار)Bengali: ইপি (এপাইনেফ্রিন) - ইপি (এপিডিউরাল)Russian: эпи (адреналин) - эпи (эпидуральная анестезия)Japanese: エピ（エピネフリン） - エピ（硬膜外麻酔）Vietnamese: epi (epinephrine) - epi (gây tê ngoài màng cứng)Korean: 에피(에피네프린) - 에피(경막외 마취)Turkish: epi (adrenalin) - epi (epidural anestezi)Urdu: ایپی (ایپی نیفرین) - ایپی (ایپی ڈورل)Indonesian: epi (epinefrin) - epi (epidural)

Example Sentences

The doctor gave her an epi shot for her allergy.

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If you have a severe allergic reaction, use your epi pen.

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My sister got an epi during childbirth to help with pain.

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Do you have your epi on you in case of an emergency?

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She asked for an epi as soon as the contractions got really strong.

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Nurses are trained to give an epi within seconds if someone stops breathing.

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