eprom
- n (computer science) a read-only memory chip that can be erased by ultraviolet light and programmed again with new data
epsilon toxin
- n a bacterial toxin produced by clostridium perfringens; causes intense abdominal cramps and diarrhea that begins 8-22 hours after consumption of foods containing large numbers of these bacteria
epsom salts
- n hydrated magnesium sulfate that is taken orally to treat heartburn and constipation and injected to prevent seizures
- n (used with a singular noun) hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative
epstein
- n British sculptor (born in the United States) noted for busts and large controversial works (1880-1959)