peri-

Prefix Routine Blood Collections

Around or surrounding.

Example: pericardium (sac surrounding the heart)

Sources

• Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 1 Key Terms · OpenStax

Related terms

• oxy-Oxygen; also sharp or quick.
• pan-All or everywhere.
• para-Beside, near, or abnormal.
• per-Through.
• poly-Many, much, or excessive.
• post-After or behind.
• pre-Before or in front of.
• pro-Before or forward; also favoring.

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