peri-
peri- definition
peri- (per′ə, -ē)
- around, about, surrounding, enclosing periscope, perichondrium
- near perinatal
Etymology: Gr peri- < peri, around < IE base *per-, a going beyond > far, fare, Sans pari, Avestan pairi
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