Perimedullary

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Surrounding a medulla (especially the medulla oblongata). not-comparable

    "Described only relatively recently, perimedullary spinal AVMs are characterized by an intradural, leptomeningeal fistulous connection between a medullary artery and vein."

Synonyms

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circummedullary

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"Described only relatively recently, perimedullary spinal AVMs are characterized by an intradural, leptomeningeal fistulous connection between a medullary artery and vein."

Etymology

From peri- + medullary.

Related phrases

medulla oblongata

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