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perinasal

perinasal

9.9
Close to the nose on the face
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɛrəˈneɪzl/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor examined the perinasal area for signs of infection.

Examples

  • Some allergies cause a rash to develop on the perinasal skin.

  • A fracture to the perinasal bones can lead to swelling around the nose.

  • The perinasal area is sensitive.

  • Is there perinasal swelling?

  • The doctor examined the perinasal area for signs of infection.

  • Some allergies cause a rash to develop on the perinasal skin.

  • A fracture to the perinasal bones can lead to swelling around the nose.

Synonyms

nasal
vsperinasal
44 3.5

Relating to the nose

focuses on physical location near the nose not just connection
paranasal
vsperinasal
  • Specialized
1 8.9

A part of the head next to the nose, often the small air spaces beside it

is about being near the nose more generally rather than next to cavities
rhinal
vsperinasal
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to the nose

is about being located near the nose rather than generally relating to it
perirhinal
vsperinasal
  • Specialized
9.9

Near the nose, especially a brain area that helps with smell

is about general nearby location rather than specific brain regions

Surface Forms

perinasal positive

Morphology

perinasal = nasal (semi-transparent) = peri + nasal

Meaning is compositionally 'around' + 'nasal' and thus predictable, but the combining form 'peri-' may be unfamiliar to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word perinasal comes from peri- meaning 'around' and nasal meaning 'related to the nose', like perimeter which goes 'around' a shape. So, perinasal means 'near' or 'around the nose'.