peri (circum)

Introduction

Prefix meaning around.

More specific terms

• epidural (peridural) space
• perianal region
• periarticular
• pericardium
• perinatal
• perineural
• periosteum
• peristalsis (gastrointestinal motility)
• perivascular

Additional terms

• juxta
• perilipin; lipid droplet-associated protein (PLIN)