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