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peri·neph·ri·um (per″ĭ-nefґre-əm) [peri- + Gr. nephros kidney] the peritoneal envelope, renal fascia, and other tissues around the kidney. perinephrial adjMedical dictionary. 2011.
perinephrium — [per΄ə nef′rē əm] n. [ModL < Gr perinephros, fat about the kidneys < peri , around + nephros, kidney: see NEPHRO ] the envelope of connective and fatty tissue surrounding the kidney … English World dictionary
perinephrium — perinephral, perinephrial, perinephric, adj. /per euh nef ree euhm/, n., pl. perinephria / nef ree euh/. Anat. the capsule of connective tissue that envelops the kidney. [ < NL; see PERI , NEPHR , IUM] * * * … Universalium
perinephrium — perɪ nefrɪəm n. connective tissue surrounding the kidney … English contemporary dictionary
perinephrium — peri·neph·ri·um … English syllables
perinephrium — /pɛriˈnɛfriəm/ (say peree nefreeuhm) noun the capsule of connective tissue which envelopes the kidney. {peri + Greek nephros kidney + ium} …
perinephrium — … Useful english dictionary
perinephric — |perə+ adjective Etymology: New Latin perinephrium + English ic 1. : of or relating to the perinephrium 2. : occurring about or surrounding the kidney * * * perinephˈric adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
perinephritis — “+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from perinephrium + itis : inflammation of the perinephric tissue * * * perinephrīˈtis noun (medicine) Inflammation of the perinephrium • • • Main Entry: ↑perinephrium … Useful english dictionary
perinephral — See perinephrium. * * * … Universalium
perinephrial — Relating to the perinephrium … Medical dictionary
