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peripherally

 

[ pəˈrɪfərəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

medical

In a peripheral manner or position; on the edge; not centrally.

Synonyms

externally, marginally, superficially

Examples of usage

  • Chemotherapy can cause peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line complications.
  • The medication works peripherally to reduce inflammation.
  • The nerve damage affects peripherally located nerves.
  • The tumor was found peripherally in the lung.
  • The doctor examined the patient peripherally before focusing on the main issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "peripherally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perifericamente

🇮🇳 परिधीय रूप से

🇩🇪 peripher

🇮🇩 secara perifer

🇺🇦 периферійно

🇵🇱 peryferyjnie

🇯🇵 周辺的に

🇫🇷 périphériquement

🇪🇸 periféricamente

🇹🇷 periferik olarak

🇰🇷 주변으로

🇸🇦 طرفيًا

🇨🇿 periferně

🇸🇰 periférne

🇨🇳 外围地

🇸🇮 periferno

🇮🇸 jaðarlega

🇰🇿 шеткері

🇬🇪 პერიფერიულად

🇦🇿 periferik olaraq

🇲🇽 periféricamente

Etymology

The word 'peripherally' is derived from the word 'peripheral,' which originated from the late Middle English word 'peripherie,' from Old French 'peripherie,' from late Latin 'peripheria,' from Greek 'periphereia,' from 'peripherein' meaning 'carry around.' The term has been used in various fields such as medicine, technology, and geography to describe something situated on the edge or periphery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,844, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.