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pe·riph·ery

 noun \pə-ˈri-f(ə-)rē\
plural -er·ies

Definition of PERIPHERY

1
: the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve; also : the perimeter of a polygon
2
: the external boundary or surface of a body
3
a : the outward bounds of something as distinguished from its internal regions or center : confines
b : an area lying beyond the strict limits of a thing
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Examples of PERIPHERY

  1. <the dogs are confined by an invisible electronic fence that runs along the periphery of the yard>

Origin of PERIPHERY

Middle French peripherie, from Late Latin peripheria, from Greek periphereia, from peripherein to carry around, fromperi- + pherein to carry — more at bear
First Known Use: 1571

Related to PERIPHERY

Synonyms
borderline, bound, boundary, brim, circumference,compass, confines, edge, edging, end, frame, fringe, hem,margin, perimeter, border, rim, skirt, skirting, verge

pe·riph·ery

 noun \pə-ˈrif-(ə-)rē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; -er·ies

Medical Definition of PERIPHERY

1
: the outward bounds of something as distinguished from its internal regions or center
2
: the regions (as the sense organs, the muscles, or the viscera) in which nerves terminate

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