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peri-

Prefix Medical Terminology

Around or surrounding.

Example: pericardium (sac surrounding the heart)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 1 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

oxy-Oxygen; also sharp or quick.
pan-All or everywhere.
para-Beside, near, or abnormal.
per-Through.
poly-Many, much, or excessive.
post-After or behind.
pre-Before or in front of.
primi-First.

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