proximal

[ prok-suh-muh l ]
/ ˈprɒk sə məl /

adjective

situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone. Compare distal(def 1).

Origin of proximal

1720–30; < Latin proxim(us) next (superlative of prope near) + -al1

OTHER WORDS FROM proximal

prox·i·mal·ly, adverb in·ter·prox·i·mal, adjective

Words nearby proximal

prox., proxemics, proxima, proxima centauri, proximad, proximal, proximate, proxime accessit, proximity, proximity fuse, proximity fuze

British Dictionary definitions for interproximal

proximal
/ (ˈprɒksɪməl) /

adjective

anatomy situated close to the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin Compare distal
another word for proximate

Derived forms of proximal

proximally, adverb

Medical definitions for interproximal (1 of 2)

interproximal
[ ĭn′tər-prŏk′sə-məl ]

adj.

Situated between adjoining surfaces.

Medical definitions for interproximal (2 of 2)

proximal
[ prŏk′sə-məl ]

adj.

Nearer to a point of reference such as an origin, a point of attachment, or the midline of the body.