Periferaalseks

Periferaalseks is a term used in various fields, most commonly in biology and medicine, to describe something located at or near the periphery or edge of a structure, system, or organism. In a biological context, it refers to tissues or cells that are situated at the outer limits of an organ or a bodily system. For example, peripheral nerves are those that extend from the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to the rest of the body. Similarly, peripheral blood refers to blood circulating in the extremities, as opposed to the blood in the central circulation.

In the realm of computing, the term "peripheral" describes hardware devices that are connected to a computer but are not part of its core architecture. These can include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like printers and monitors, or storage devices like external hard drives. The concept of peripheral applies to a wide range of systems where a distinction is made between a central component and its auxiliary or external parts. The common thread is the notion of being on the outside, extending outwards from a core or central element.