perilobar

/ˌpɛrɪloʊˈbɑːr/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the periphery or a region around a structure, especially the kidney.

“The perilobar nephroblastoma is a rare form of kidney cancer.”

2. noun

a perilobar structure or region, especially the perilobar region of the kidney.

“The perilobar area of the kidney was found to be affected by the disease.”

Synonyms

  • lateral
  • peripheral
  • peripheric

Antonyms

  • central
  • medial