Definition of "peripheral" []

• Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery. (adjective)
• Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina: peripheral vision. (adjective)
• Anatomy Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external. (adjective)
• Anatomy Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system. (adjective)
• Of minor relevance or importance. (adjective)

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• "I suspect Martha had seen and/or felt these nodes on Bailey as they were enlarged, a condition we term peripheral lymphadenopathy."
• "You really know how to put the phun in peripheral parenteral nutrition."
• "The team also found that nerves of patients with certain peripheral nerve disorders had defective JAM-C."