epifascial

ep·i·fas·ci·al

(ep'i-fash'ē-ăl),
On the surface of a fascia, denoting a method of injecting drugs in which the solution is put on the fascia lata instead of injected into the substance of the muscle.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

ep·i·fas·ci·al

(ep'i-fash'ē-ăl)
On the surface of a fascia; denoting a method of injecting drugs in which the solution is put on the fascia lata instead of injected into the substance of the muscle.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

ep·i·fas·ci·al

(ep'i-fash'ē-ăl)
On the surface of a fascia, denoting a method of injecting drugs in which the solution is put on the fascia lata instead of injected into the substance of the muscle.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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