peri- Synonyms
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peri- Meaning
peri- ()
A prefix used to signify around, by, near, over, beyond, or to give an intensive sense; as, perimeter, the measure around; perigee, point near the earth; periergy, work beyond what is needed; perispherical, quite spherical.
peri- Sentence Examples
- The peri-urban area surrounding the city gradually transitioned into rural farmland.
- Archaeologists discovered ancient peri-dunes on the outskirts of the desert.
- The peri-cardium, a membrane, surrounds the heart to protect it.
- Invasive peri-ovarian adhesions disrupted the normal anatomy of the fallopian tubes.
- Peri-natal care focuses on the well-being of the mother and newborn during the birth process.
- Patients with peri-urethral sepsis experienced discomfort and inflammation around the urethra.
- The peri-operative period includes the time immediately before and after a surgical procedure.
- Peri-focal lesions formed around the primary site of infection, indicating the spread of disease.
- Peri-menstrual bloating and mood swings are common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
- Peri-implantitis, a condition around dental implants, can lead to bone loss and implant failure.
FAQs About the word peri-
A prefix used to signify around, by, near, over, beyond, or to give an intensive sense; as, perimeter, the measure around; perigee, point near the earth; perier
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The peri-urban area surrounding the city gradually transitioned into rural farmland.
Archaeologists discovered ancient peri-dunes on the outskirts of the desert.
The peri-cardium, a membrane, surrounds the heart to protect it.
Invasive peri-ovarian adhesions disrupted the normal anatomy of the fallopian tubes.
