Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 1 - Atlas A - Study Guide - Building Your Medical Vocabulary - Page 39: 8

Answer

Peri- means “around”. A term that uses this element is pericardium.

Work Step by Step

Peri- comes from Greek and means “around”. An example is pericardium from peri- “around” and cardium meaning “heart”. The pericardium is a two-layered membrane that enfolds the heart. Another example is perianal from peri- “around” and anal “anus”. Perianal is the area around your anus.
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