peripheral

pe·riph·er·al

adj \pə-ˈrif-(ə-)rəl\

Definition of PERIPHERAL

1

: of, relating to, involving, forming, or located near a periphery or surface part (as of the body)

2

: of, relating to, affecting, or being part of the peripheral nervous system <peripheral nerves>

3

: of, relating to, or being the outer part of the visual field <good peripheral vision>

4

: of, relating to, or being blood in the systemic circulation <peripheral lymphocytes> <peripheral resistance> <peripheral blood>

—pe·riph·er·al·ly \-ē\ adverb