(n.) That point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter.
Example Sentences:
Perigee
Definition:
(n.) Alt. of Perigeum
Example Sentences:
(1) Dose-response curves for methacholine-induced acid and pepsin secretion at the perigee did not differ from those obtained with ganglionic blockade.
(2) Protein peaks and 100-min totals were lower than control and volume perigees higher.
(3) The interpeak interval was increased, and the perigee levels (interpeak) were higher than in the controls.