peripheral (redirected from peripheral nerve paralysis)

pe·riph·er·al (p-rfr-l)

adj.

1. Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.

2. Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina.

3. Of or relating to the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.

4. Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system.

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peripheral (p·rifˑ··rl),

adj referring to or towards outer surrounding surfaces. Also called
superficial.

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peripheral

pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery.

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peripheral circulatory failure

see circulatory failure.

peripheral gangrenous ergotism

gangrene of the tips of the ears and tail and of the lower limbs caused by rye ergot poisoning; see also rye ergot.

peripheral giant cell granuloma

see giant-cell epulis.

peripheral lymphatics

see lymphatic.

peripheral nerve

see peripheral nerve.

peripheral nerve degeneration

see axonal degeneration, wallerian degeneration.

peripheral nerve paralysis

see peripheral nerve.

peripheral nervous system

see peripheral nervous system.

peripheral proteins

see membrane proteins.

peripheral sinus

the peripheral lymph space just beneath the capsule of a lymph node.