epsilon

epsilon definition - medical

ep·si·lon (ĕpˈsə-lŏnˌ, -lən)

noun
  1. Symbol ɛ The fifth letter of the Greek alphabet.
  2. The fifth in a series.
adjective
  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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