peri-
On all sides
Peri- is a prefix meaning around or surrounding: pericardium (the sac around the heart), perimeter (the boundary around an area), peripheral (at the edges, surrounding the center).
It also indicates nearness in time: perinatal (around the time of birth), perimenopause (the period approaching menopause).
Inflammation surrounding the heart
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- periosteumFibrous bone covering
- perianalSurrounding the anus
- perioralAround the mouth
periorbital · perineal · periderm · periodontics · periodontist
Surrounding a surgical procedure
- perimortemDuring or near dying
- peripartumAround time of birth
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
pericarditis
Inflammation surrounding the heart
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- periosteumFibrous bone covering
- perianalSurrounding the anus
perioral · periorbital · perineal · periderm · periodontics · periodontist
perioperative
Surrounding a surgical procedure
- perimortemDuring or near dying
- peripartumAround time of birth
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
peristyle
Columned enclosure around courtyard
Persian
Of or from Iran
fairy · mythology · supernatural · Zoroastrian · guardian · spirit · folklore · Islamic · Turkish · beautiful
- grace periodAllowed delay before consequences
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- trial periodTemporary testing interval
- waiting periodRequired delay before proceeding
- honeymoon periodInitial uncritical enthusiasm stage
- time periodBounded stretch of duration
perimeter, period, periodic, periodical, periodically, periodicity, perihelion, perigee, periphery