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I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common

Posted By: MDmt on 2008-06-19
In Reply to: peri?...see note - GA_MT

Subject: I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common

and there are a lot more "hits" for paratesticular from reputable sites than peri. JMO FWIW


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peri- means :  Around, about or near.  So peritesticular would be my guess. 


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