Definition of Periphery

1. Noun. The outside boundary or surface of something.

Exact synonyms: Fringe, Outer Boundary
Generic synonyms: Bound, Boundary, Edge
Derivative terms: Fringy, Peripheral

Definition of Periphery

1. n. The outside or superficial portions of a body; the surface.

Definition of Periphery

1. [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Periphery

1. Origin: L. Peripheria, Gr.; around + to bear, carry: cf. F. Peripherie. 1. The outside or superficial portions of a body; the surface. 2. The circumference of a circle, ellipse, or other figure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Periphery

peripheral ossifying fibroma
peripheral protein
peripheral proteins
peripheral resistance
peripheral scotoma
peripheral seal
peripheral tabes
peripheral vascular disease
peripheral vascular diseases
peripheral vision
peripheral vision
peripheries
peripherin
peripherocentral
periphery (current term)
periphery (current term)
periphlebitic
periphlebitis
periphrases
periphrasis
periphrastic
periphytic
periphyton
periphyton
periphytons
periplaneta
Periplaneta
Periplaneta americana
Periplaneta australasiae
periplan eyepiece

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