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peripheral zone

[pəˈrɪfərəl zoʊn]
nounpl: peripheral zones
zona periférica
1. An outer area or region on the edge of something, particularly in anatomical, geographical, or organizational contexts
The peripheral zone of the prostate gland is where most cancers originate.
A zona periférica da glândula prostática é onde a maioria dos cânceres se origina.
2. A marginal or outlying region, typically less developed or influential than central areas
Urban planners focused on developing the peripheral zones of the city.
Os planejadores urbanos se concentraram em desenvolver as zonas periféricas da cidade.
Synonyms
outer zonemarginal areaoutlying regionborder areafringe zone
Antonyms
central zonecore areainner zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona periférica
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
periferia
Colloquial shortened form commonly used in urban contexts
Portugal
zona periférica
Standard usage in medical and geographical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the periphery
outer reaches
on the fringes
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