"epiperipheral" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: epi- + peripheral Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|epi|peripheral}} epi- + peripheral Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} epiperipheral (not comparable)
  1. (physiology) Connected with, or having its origin upon, the external surface of the body; especially applied to the feelings that originate at the extremities of nerves, as for example when touching an object with the finger. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Physiology Related terms: entoperipheral
    Sense id: en-epiperipheral-en-adj-0O6kH6CH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with epi- Topics: medicine, physiology, sciences

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