circumferentialadjective
/ˌsɜː.kəm.fərˈen.ʃəl//ˌsɝː.kəm.fərˈen.ʃəl/specializedgoing around the outside edge of a round or curved area, object, organ, or body part:
circumferential dissection of the artery
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- Radiofrequency energy is applied in a circumferential series of dots around the cornea.
- A circumferential difference of just 3mm in the wheels could cause a problem.
- It may be necessary to relieve airway compression resulting from circumferential chest burns.
- There is constriction of the prolapsed mucosa in a circumferential pattern.
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Geometry: properties of circles & curves
- amplitude
- arc
- arched
- belly
- circumference
- concave
- curve
- curvy
- domed
- eccentric
- elliptical
- gauge
- geodesic
- globular
- helix
- incisura
- parabola
- round
- rounded
- sinuous
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Edges & extremities of objects