epilachna
- n genus of ladybugs native to Mexico and Central America; both larvae and adults feed on plants
epilachna varivestis
- n introduced into the United States from Mexico; feeds on the foliage of the bean plant
epilating wax
- n a mixture of resins and waxes to remove cosmetically undesirable hair; mixture is applied hot to the surface and after cooling is pulled away taking the hairs with it
epilation
- n loss of hair; the result of removing hair
- n the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
epilepsia major
- n epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
- n a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
epilepsia minor
- n epilepsy characterized by paroxysmal attacks of brief clouding of consciousness (and possibly other abnormalities)
- n a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching