Perianal: meaning, definitions and examples

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perianal

 

[ หŒpษ›rษชหˆeษชnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

Perianal refers to the area surrounding the anus. It is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions, symptoms, or infections occurring in this specific region. The term is frequently employed in discussions related to gastrointestinal health.

Synonyms

perianal region, perianorectal.

Examples of usage

  • Perianal itching can be a symptom of various conditions.
  • A perianal abscess requires medical attention for drainage.
  • Perianal dermatitis may result from prolonged exposure to moisture.

Translations

Translations of the word "perianal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perianal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพเคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช perianal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perianal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ั–ะฐะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ perianalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‚›้–€ๅ‘จๅ›ฒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉrinรฉal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perianal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท perianal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ญ๋ฌธ ์ฃผ๋ณ€์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูˆู„ ุงู„ุดุฑุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perianรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ perianรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚›ๅ‘จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ perianalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ perianal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั€ะธะฝะฐะดะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ perianal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perianal

Etymology

The term 'perianal' is derived from the prefix 'peri-', which comes from the Greek word 'peri,' meaning 'around' or 'surrounding,' and the word 'anal,' which is rooted in the Latin 'analis,' stemming from 'anus' meaning 'ring' or 'opening.' The anatomical term specifically denotes the area that encircles the anus and became commonly used in the medical field to describe various conditions linked to this area. Over time, the usage of 'perianal' expanded within both clinical practices and medical literature to encompass discussions about diseases, disorders, and other relevant health issues occurring in or around the anus, reflecting its importance in gastrointestinal health assessments.