Look up: peripheral

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   Peripheral
   This generally refers to the ingestion or inoculation of material into an animal outside the central nervous system.
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   peripheral
   [adj] - related to the key issue but not of central importance 2. [adj] - on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary 3. [n] - (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer
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   Peripheral
   A device or unit located outside the system`s CPU / main memory.
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   Peripheral
   A peripheral (truncation of “peripheral device�) is any computer device that is not part of the essential computer (the processor, memory, and data paths) but is situated relatively close by. Some peripherals are mounted in the same case with the main part of the computer, as are the hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, and NIC. Other peripherals are out
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   Peripheral
   External devices controlled by the computer, e.g. printer, keyboard, mouse.
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   Peripheral
   Any device that is not part of the main computer but that is situated relatively close by, for example a printer or scanner.
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   Peripheral
   an item of hardware such as a monitor or printer that can be connected to your computer
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   Peripheral
   refers to the outermost parts of the body
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   peripheral
   Any of the devices which connect to the CPU and exchange information under the CPU's control. Peripherals include all of the computer's input and output devices.
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    Peripheral
    An external piece of hardware.
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    Peripheral
    A device that is external to the CPU and main memory, i.e., printer, modem or terminal, but is connected by the appropriate electrical connections.
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    peripheral
    (hardware) (Or 'peripheral device', 'device') Any part of a computer other than the CPU or working memory, i.e. disks, keyboards, monitors, mice, printers, scanners, tape drives, microphones, speakers, cameras, to list just the less exotic ones. High speed working memory, such as RAM, ROM or, in the old days, core would not normally be referred to ...
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    Peripheral
    At the edges, especially circulation or nerves. Peripheral functions are usually controlled and modified more by local conditions than systemic (central) controls.
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    Peripheral
    Near the surface of an organ.
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    Peripheral
    Peripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. For example, peripheral vision means the type of vision that allows one to see objects that are not in the center of one's visual field. The word 'peripheral' comes from the Greek 'peripheria' ('peri-', around or about + 'pherein', to bear, carry). An IV (intravenous) cathe ...
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    peripheral
    having to do with a device by means of which a computer communicates to the outside world.Auxiliary memories,such as tape,disc,and drum,may also be considered to be peripheral devices Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • in a data processing system,with respect to a particular processing unit,any equipment that provides the processing unit with outside com...
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    Peripheral
    A term used to collectively describe computer accessories such as printers, modems, scanners, etc.
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    Peripheral
    Pe·riph'er·al adjective 1. Of or pertaining to a periphery; constituting a periphery; peripheric. 2. (Anat.) External; away from the center; as, the peripheral portion of the nervous system.
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    peripheral
    <anatomy> Pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery, situated away from a centre or central structure. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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    peripheral
    adjective related to the key issue but not of central importance; `a peripheral interest`; `energy is far from a peripheral issue in the economy`; `peripheral issues`
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    peripheral
    adjective on or near an edge or constituting an outer boundary; the outer area; `Russia`s peripheral provinces`; `peripheral suburbs`
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    peripheral
    computer peripheral noun (computer science) electronic equipment connected by cable to the CPU of a computer; `disk drives and printers are important peripherals`
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    Peripheral
    A `peripheral` is a piece of computer hardware that is added to a host computer ,i.e any hardware except the computer, in order to expand its abilities. More specifically, the term is used to describe those devices that are optional in nature, as opposed to hardware that is either demanded or always required in principle. The term also tends to be applied to devices that are hooked up externally, typically through some form of computer bus like...
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    peripheral
    (pә-rif´әr-әl) pertaining to or situated at or near the periphery.
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    Peripheral
    • (a.) Of or pertaining to a periphery; constituting a periphery; peripheric. • (a.) External; away from the center; as, the peripheral portion of the nervous system.
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