perihumer
A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.
Examples
3 of 5The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Perimeter' (around) + 'Humerus' (arm bone). The perihumer is the perimeter of your humerus.
Quick Quiz
The surgeon noted that the inflammation had spread from the joint to the surrounding ________.
Correct!
The correct answer is: perihumer
Examples
The athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
everydayThe athlete felt a sharp, localized pain in the perihumer after completing the heavy lifting set.
Radiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
formalRadiological imaging revealed significant soft-tissue calcification within the perihumer following the fracture.
My perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
informalMy perihumer is still really sore from that rotator cuff workout we did yesterday.
The study focuses on the density of connective tissues in the perihumer region among elite swimmers.
academicThe study focuses on the density of connective tissues in the perihumer region among elite swimmers.
The medical device company is launching a new perihumer stabilizing sleeve designed for post-operative care.
businessThe medical device company is launching a new perihumer stabilizing sleeve designed for post-operative care.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
deep perihumer pain
deep perihumer pain
perihumer alignment
perihumer alignment
perihumer support brace
perihumer support brace
Often Confused With
Perihumeral is the adjective form used to describe things, while perihumer is the noun referring to the area itself.
The humerus is the actual bone, whereas the perihumer includes the tissues and space surrounding that bone.
Usage Notes
This word is highly specialized and is most likely to be found in medical journals, orthopedic textbooks, or specific standardized tests for health professionals. In general English, speakers would more likely say 'around the upper arm' or 'shoulder area.'
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake this for a bone rather than an anatomical region. Additionally, many confuse it with 'perfumer' due to similar spelling despite the vastly different meanings.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Perimeter' (around) + 'Humerus' (arm bone). The perihumer is the perimeter of your humerus.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek prefix 'peri-' meaning 'around' and the Latin 'humerus' meaning 'shoulder or upper arm bone.'
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The surgeon noted that the inflammation had spread from the joint to the surrounding ________.
Correct!
The correct answer is: perihumer
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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