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perifocal en · ADJ

Etymology

From peri- + focal.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Surrounding a focus
    • 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 ]. 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, →DOI: