perianal
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8.7
- adjective
- /ˌpɛriˈeɪnəl/
- Specialized
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perianal
- And there's this process called grooming in which the mother rat licks the infant are in the peri, perineal or perianal area, you know, in the genitalia.
- the perianal area
And there's this process called grooming in which the mother rat licks the infant are in the peri, perineal or perianal area, you know, in the genitalia.
- And there's this process called grooming in which the mother rat licks the infant are in the peri, perineal or perianal area, you know, in the genitalia.
Examples
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They may also cause perianal itching, which can raise suspicion.
Academic text (2012) -
However, proctocolitis or inflammatory involvement of perirectal or perianal lymphatic tissues resulting in fistulas and strictures may also occur.
Academic text (2008) -
The superior field margin was about the mid-pelvic line; inferiorly, the whole perineum was included and the perianal region received a bolus dose.
Academic text (1999) -
Pre-gelled disposable neonatal electrocardiogram electrodes were applied over dried perianal skin, covering the subcutaneous part of the external anal sphincter.
Academic text (2000) -
After surgery, the doctor recommended keeping the perianal area clean to avoid infection.
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The ointment helped relieve the perianal discomfort that he experienced after the procedure.
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She was advised to apply a cream to the perianal region to soothe irritation.
Synonyms
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3.2
Relating to the anus and the area around it
Antonyms
How Near
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Perianal comes from the Greek prefix peri- meaning 'around' and anal, from 'anus', the body's rear opening; you can remember peri- from perimeter, which also means 'around the edge'. So perianal simply means 'around the anus', or located near that area.