epsilon

ep·si·lon (ps-ln, -ln)

n.

1. Symbol The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.

2. The fifth in a series.

adj.

1. Of or relating to the fifth member of a particular ordered set.

2. Relating to or characterizing a polypeptide chain that is one of five types of heavy chains present in immunoglobins.

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epsilon

the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet e.

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epsilon-aminocaproic acid

see e-aminocaproic acid.

epsilon cell

see epsilon cell.