Periarterial
/ˌpɛr.iˈɑːr.tɪ.ər.i.əl/noun
Relating to the area surrounding an artery.
Did you know?The prefix 'peri-' stems from ancient Greek meaning 'around' or 'about', hinting at the mystical connections between body parts and energies.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
περί (peri)
“around, about”
Ancient Greek
Greek
αρτηρία (artēria)
“artery, vessel”
Late Latin
Latin
periarterialis
“pertaining to the area around an artery”
19th Century
English
periarterial
“relating to or situated around arteries, used in medical terminology”
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