perigenual

English

Etymology

From peri- +‎ genual.

Adjective

perigenual (not comparable)

1. Surrounding a genu or knee
   • 2015 August 5, Charlotte Small et al., “Virtual restorative environment therapy as an adjunct to pain control during burn dressing changes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial”, in Trials‎^[1], volume 16, →DOI:

     Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies undertaken during VR distraction from experimental pain have demonstrated enhancement of the descending cortical pain-control system via activation of the perigenual anterior cingulate cortex and periaqueductal grey matter [ 9 ].