| periproct | <zoology> The region surrounding the anus, particularly of echinoderms. Origin: Pref. Peri- + Gr. The anus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| periproctic | Synonym: circumanal. Origin: peri-+ G. Proktos, anus (05 Mar 2000) |
| periproctitis | <medicine> Inflammation of the tissues about the rectum. Origin: NL. See Peri-, and Proctitus. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |