perinephrium

[ per-uh-nef-ree-uhm ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural per·i·neph·ri·a [per-, uh, -, nef, -ree-, uh].

1. the capsule of connective tissue that envelops the kidney.

perinephrium

/ ˌpɛrɪˈnɛfrɪəm /

noun

1. anatomy the fatty and connective tissue surrounding the kidney

Derived Forms

• ˌperiˈnephric, adjective

Other Words From

• peri·nephral peri·nephri·al peri·nephric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of perinephrium¹

From New Latin; peri-, nephr-, -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of perinephrium¹

C19: from peri- + -nephrium, from Greek nephros kidney