Medical term:
per-
per-
word element [L.]1. throughout; completely; extremely.
2. in chemistry, a large amount; combination of an element in its highest valence.
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per-
Do not confuse this prefix with peri-.1. Through, conveying intensity.
See also: peroxy-.
See also: peroxy-.
2. In chemistry, a prefix denoting either 1) more or most, with respect to the amount of a given element (usually oxygen, as in perchloric acid) or radical contained in a compound, or 2) the degree of substitution for hydrogen, as in peroxides, peroxy acids (for example, hydrogen peroxide, peroxyformic acid).
See also: peroxy-.
See also: peroxy-.
[L. through, throughout, extremely]
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
per-
1. Prefix meaning through; denoting intensity.
2. chemistry More or most, with respect to the amount of a given element or radical contained in a compound; the degree of substitution for hydrogen, as in peroxides, peroxy acids (e.g., hydrogen peroxide, peroxyformic acid).
See also: peroxy-
See also: peroxy-
[L. through, throughout, extremely]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
per-
prefix denoting thorough, very, extremely.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
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