peripheral

adjective

Related to, located in, or constituting an outer boundary or periphery.

adjective

Perceived or perceiving near the outer edges of the retina.

adjective

Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.

adjective

Of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system.

adjective

Of minor relevance or importance.

adjective

Auxiliary.

noun

An auxiliary device, such as a printer, modem, or storage system, that works in conjunction with a computer.

noun

One of the outer bony plates of the carapace of a turtle: commonly termed marginal.

Of, belonging to, or situated on the periphery, circumference, or surface generally; characteristic of or constituting the periphery: as, peripheral parts; peripheral expansion.