perinephrium

American

[per-uh-nef-ree-uhm] / ˌpɛr əˈnɛf ri əm /

noun

Anatomy.

the capsule of connective tissue that envelops the kidney.

perinephrium British

/ ˌpɛrɪˈnɛfrɪəm /

noun

anatomy the fatty and connective tissue surrounding the kidney

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perinephral

adjective
perinephrial

adjective
perinephric

adjective

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perinephria

plural

Etymology

Origin of perinephrium

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

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