Images and textual elements which surround, or are secondary to, the main body of a published work, such as an introduction, notes, front covers, etc.

peritextualadj

Of or relating to peritext.

perithallialadj

Surrounding a thallus

perithallusnoun

The layer of cells surrounding a thallus

perithecaladj

Around the theca.

peritheciumnoun

An ascocarp shaped like a skittle or ball, distinguished by a small pore, the ostiole, through which the spores are released one by one when ripe.

peritheliumnoun

The layer of connective tissue surrounding the capillaries and smaller blood vessels

peritherapeuticadj

Around the time of therapy

peritherapeuticallyadv

In a peritherapeutic manner

perithoracicadj

Around the thorax.

perithresholdadj

Around a threshold value

perithymicadj

Surrounding the thymus

perithyroidaladj

Surrounding a thyroid gland

peritidaladj

Relating to part of a shore, somewhat wider than the intertidal portion, extending from above the highest tide level to below the lowest tide level.

peritidallyadv

In or relating to the peritidal region.

peritomizeverb

To perform a peritomy upon.

peritomousadj

Cleaving in more than one direction, parallel to the axis, the faces all being similar.

peritonaealadj

Alternative spelling of peritoneal.

peritonaeumnoun

Alternative form of peritoneum.

peritonealadj

Of, relating to, or affecting the peritoneum.

peritonealizeverb

To subject to peritonealization.

peritoneallyadv

By way of the peritoneum

peritonectomynoun

Removal of a cancerous part of the peritoneum.

peritoneocentesisnoun

Abdominal paracentesis.

peritoneographynoun

radiography of the peritoneum

peritoneoscopenoun

A narrow medical instrument used in peritoneoscopy.

peritoneoscopynoun

Examination of the abdominal cavity using a narrow instrument inserted through a small incision in the peritoneum.

peritoneovenousadj

Of or relating to the peritoneum and venous system.

peritoneumnoun

In mammals, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and that is folded over the viscera.

peritonismnoun

Any condition having the symptoms of peritonitis but without the inflammation of the peritoneum.

peritoniticadj

Having or relating to peritonitis.

peritonitisnoun

Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.

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