peri-, around, near TM Peri-
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peri-, around, near TM

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Peri- is a word part that means around, about, or near. For example, periventricular means around or near a ventricle. A ventricle is an opening or chamber in the body. Peri- comes from the Greek word "peri" meaning "around, about, or near"

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