Perigenual

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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 ]."

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"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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