Glossary E

Glossary E

Ephebephilia refers to an attraction to children who have just passed puberty. Ephebephilia is also called Hebephilia.

Epicene having characteristics of both sexes; effeminate. It also refer to a person or object that is epicene

Epicondyle refers to projection located above a condyle, such as the medial or lateral epicondyle of the humerus.

Epicureanism refers to the belief that the best life is one of long-term pleasure resulting from moderation.

- Epicurus of Samos (ca. 341-270 B.C.) : Epicurus of Samos refers to the founder of Epicureanism.

Epidemiologic triad refers to a model that shows connections between the environment, agent, and host that cause disease.

Epidemiological Research refers to the study of the incidence, prevalence, and co-occurrence of childhood disorders and competencies in clinic-referred and community samples.

Epidemiological studies refer to study of the incidence of diseases, their control and prevention.