/ɛpɪɡɒnl/ (ep-ih-GON-ul)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated on the outer surface of an organ or part, especially the surface farthest from the midline or center

“The epigonal region of the liver was affected by the disease.”

2. noun

the outer surface of an organ or part, especially the surface farthest from the midline or center

“The surgeon examined the epigonal surface of the patient’s kidney.”