Perigenual
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Surrounding a genu or knee not-comparable
"Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies undertaken during VR distraction from experimental pain have demonstrated enhancement of the descending cortical pain-control system via activation of the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex and periaqueductal grey matter [ 9 ]."
Example
More examples"Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies undertaken during VR distraction from experimental pain have demonstrated enhancement of the descending cortical pain-control system via activation of the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex and periaqueductal grey matter [ 9 ]."
Etymology
From peri- + genual.
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