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
General Medical Council. The General Medical Council (GMC) is a public body that maintains the official register of medical practitioners within the United Kingdom.