perinephrium

[ per-uh-nef-ree-uhm ]

noun,plural per·i·neph·ri·a

[per-uh-nef-ree-uh]. /ˌpɛr əˈnɛf ri ə/. Anatomy.

the capsule of connective tissue that envelops the kidney.

Origin of perinephrium

From New Latin; see origin at peri-, nephr-, -ium

Other words from perinephrium

per·i·neph·ral, per·i·neph·ri·al, per·i·neph·ric, adjective

Words Nearby perinephrium

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British Dictionary definitions for perinephrium

perinephrium

/ (ˌpɛrɪˈnɛfrɪəm) /

nounplural -ria (-rɪə)

anatomy the fatty and connective tissue surrounding the kidney

Origin of perinephrium

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

Derived forms of perinephrium

perinephric, adjective

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