perigenual

English

Etymology

peri- +‎ genual

Adjective

perigenual (not comparable)

  1. Surrounding a genu or knee
    • 2015 August 5, Charlotte Small et al., “Virtual restorative environment therapy as an adjunct to pain control during burn dressing changes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial”, in Trials‎, volume 16, →DOI:
      Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies undertaken during VR distraction from experimental pain have demonstrated enhancement of the descending cortical pain-control system via activation of the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex and periaqueductal grey matter [ 9 ].
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