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Definition of Epiperipheral

1. a. Connected with, or having its origin upon, the external surface of the body; -- especially applied to the feelings which originate at the extremities of nerves distributed on the outer surface, as the sensation produced by touching an object with the finger; -- opposed to entoperipheral.

Definition of Epiperipheral

1. Adjective. (physiology) Connected with, or having its origin upon, the external surface of the body; especially applied to the feelings that originate at the extremities of nerves, as for example when touching an object with the finger. ¹

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Medical Definition of Epiperipheral

1. Connected with, or having its origin upon, the external surface of the body; especially applied to the feelings which originate at the extremities of nerves distributed on the outer surface, as the sensation produced by touching an object with the finger; opposed to entoperipheral. Origin: Pref. Epi- + peripheral. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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