Definition of Periapsis

1. Noun. (astronomy) the point in an orbit closest to the body being orbited.

Exact synonyms: Point Of Periapsis
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology
Generic synonyms: Celestial Point
Group relationships: Celestial Orbit, Orbit
Specialized synonyms: Perigee, Perihelion, Perijove, Perilune, Periselene
Antonyms: Apoapsis, Point Of Apoapsis

Definition of Periapsis

1. [n -APSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periapsis

periapical
periapical abscess
periapical cemental dysplasia
periapical curettage
periapical cyst
periapical diseases
periapical granuloma
periapical osteofibrosis
periapical periodontitis
periapical radiograph
periapical tissue
periappendiceal abscess
periappendicitis
periappendicular
periapses
periapsis (current term)
periapt
periapt
periapts
periaqueductal gray
periarterial
periarterial pad
periarterial plexus
periarterial plexus
periarterial plexus of maxillary artery
periarterial plexus of vertebral artery
periarterial sympathectomy
periarteritis
periarteritis
periarteritis nodosa

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