What's the difference between periastron and perigee?

Periastron


Definition:

  • (n.) That point, in the real or apparent orbit of one star revolving around another, at which the former is nearest to the latter.

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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.

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