a prefix meaning âaboutâ or âaroundâ (perimeter, periscope), âenclosingâ or âsurroundingâ (pericardium), and ânearâ (perigee, perihelion), appearing in loanwords from Greek (peripeteia); on this model, used in the formation of compound words (perimorph). Origin of peri- Expand.
Medicine Specialist registrar, a medical doctor in the United Kingdom receiving advanced training in a specialist field Specialty registrar, new training grade intended to replace specialist registrar Senior registrar, type of medical or dental practitioner in the UK, Ireland, and Australia
A medical secretary is a member of staff in health care facilities like hospitals and doctors' offices who performs administrative and supportive functions.