perineural
|per-i-neu-ral|
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/ˌpɛrɪˈnjʊrəl/
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/ˌpɛrɪˈnjʊərəl/
around a nerve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'perineural' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'peri' meaning 'around' and 'neuron' meaning 'nerve'.
Historical Evolution
'perineural' was derived from the Greek word 'perineuron' and eventually became the modern English word 'perineural'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'around the nerve', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or situated around a nerve or nerves.
The perineural space was examined for signs of inflammation.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 13:12