perifocal

English

Etymology

From peri- +‎ focal.

Adjective

perifocal (not comparable)

1. Surrounding a focus
   • 2015 August 8, “High-Throughput Assay Development for Cystine-Glutamate Antiporter (x c - ) Highlights Faster Cystine Uptake than Glutamate Release in Glioma Cells”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In fact, inhibitors of system x c - have been shown to significantly reduce brain tumor growth, block abnormal EEG and seizure activity, attenuate perifocal edema and increase survival in animal models [9, 12 ].

Anagrams

• caprifole