adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Occurring at about the same time as a medical procedure: shortly before it, during it, and/or shortly after it (but without further specificity). not-comparable
2. 2
   Occurring at about the same time as a medical procedure: shortly before it, during it, and/or shortly after it (but without further specificity).; Occurring at all of those times, as opposed to only certain ones. not-comparable

Etymology

From peri- + procedural or peri- + procedure + -al.

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