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epigenetics 

The scientific concept that actions and decisions made during one's lifetime can change the genetics you pass on to your children. These different genetics can change such things in offspring such as likelihood of obesity, diabetes, and the length of their life.
An example of epigenetics is: Men who smoked during or before puberty had sons that had increased BMI when compared to those children who had fathers that did not smoke during that time.
epigenetics by suzanne12345 January 10, 2010
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Epibenedict 

Epibenedict when somebody does something over the top
Epibenedict by Bubbaknox August 31, 2015
an interesting term, now little used, that can refer to angrogyny, gender neutrality, bisexual attraction, or cross-gender identification.
jamie picked up the word 'epicene' one day, and it just seemed to fit.
epicene by dagger_grrl February 28, 2004
1) Adj. Epicene can be used as a description to clarify that one does not have a sexual preference because someone who is epicene does not choose their mates based on their sex. An epicene is completely un-gender-biased. An epicene is not a bisexual (someone who is attracted to both sexes), instead they do not take gender into account at ALL, as they feel it is more important to have the correct personality match, rather than the correct plumbing.

2) An epicene is simultaniously used to describe someone whom you are unable to tell the gender of. Such as Pat from Saturday Night Live.
1) 'hey, what is your sexual preference? are you more interested in men, women, or both?'
'I am an epicene. I am not looking for a man OR a woman. I am looking for my soulmate, and ze could be in either package.'

2) 'whoa, ze is hot! Can you go find out what zer name is so I know which way to approach zer?
epicene by ismirth July 2, 2007
adj.

One who is bisexual.
Go flak a bawd you epicene hobar!

Epigenia 

Eh-pee-hen-iaThis is such a unique and rare name, and should always be prided in no matter how much the Epigenia’s dislike it. You also tend to use a fake name when going out anywhere, like to eat, because you assume people might steal your identity. As people get to know you they understand more and more how humorous,respectful,charming,sweet, and very Mexican you are. You are very independent and do anything on your own, especially raise a family and take pride in knowing you can. You can work so hard and be so tired yet still be 100% for your kids. You are the worlds #1 mom by far. You care so much about your family and close friends. You are also very picky when it comes to finding an ideal man of your choice, you enjoy men who can make you laugh, but also work hard and help out. You would love to be in a relationship because of your fear of loneliness but are also content with the thought of not being in a relationship, because of your grandchildren and your own children’s love they give to you. You are a supporter and a very loving character. You do tend to be assertive at times and also jump to conclusions but when given time you realize the better outcomes eventually.You always try to be the perfect role model for your kids and try to show them what’s the best.Most importantly you are strong willed, slightly stubborn at times, but overall an amazing, beautiful, and adoring woman to meet.
Daughter Vanessa: “cruella.”

Me: “Yeah it's Epigenia alright.”

You: “how can you tell?”

Me: “I can sense Mexican in the force.”