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Peri-Loc I think. nm

Posted By: oldtimer on 2008-01-10
In Reply to: S/l Perilock proximal tibial locking plate - Can anyone confirm this?

Subject: Peri-Loc I think. nm

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No, she's very clear, peri...thx tho. nm
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para - around; peri - beside or new NM
Subject: para - around; peri - beside or new NM


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it sounds mostly like 'para', but I thought I'd cover my bases and check.


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


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Some brands specify Peri-Bottle, but I use the generic peri bottle, or I suppose peri-bottle. Just a squirt bottle for cleaning/soothing the perineum etc.


 


 


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Subject: I am not sure now if I even 'heard' ulnar peri


I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm
Subject: I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm

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para versus peri
Subject: para versus peri

Anyone know a way to remember these two prefixes?  Ex. - paravertebral versus perivertebral, pararenal versus perirenal?  They sound alike and I need some help!!!


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it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure
Subject: it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure


peri is a prefix meaning around or about
Subject: peri is a prefix meaning around or about

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para versus peri definitions
Subject: para versus peri definitions

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