Periphery
Periphery
Periphery (pronounced: puh-rif-uh-ree) is a term used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to the outermost part or boundary of an area or structure.
Etymology
The term 'periphery' originates from the Greek word 'peripheria', which means circumference or outer surface.
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, periphery refers to the outer parts of the body, away from the central or core structures. For example, the limbs are considered peripheral parts of the body. The term is also used to describe the outer areas of an organ or tissue. For example, peripheral nerves are those that are outside the central nervous system.
Related Terms
- Peripheral Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.
- Peripheral Vision: The part of our vision that occurs outside the very center of gaze.
- Peripheral Artery Disease: A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
- Peripheral Neuropathy: A result of damage to peripheral nerves, often causing weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Periphery
- Wikipedia's article - Periphery
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