proximal

[ prok-suh-muh l ]

/ ˈprɒk sə məl /

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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

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Everything is proximal though, so you can't go wrong choosing a different option.

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The proximal muscles, those close to the chest, will be the most severely impacted and experience the greatest weakness.

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Many of the fibers, nevertheless, insert on the proximal edge of the patella.

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Two or three narrow bands are usually present on the proximal part of the fourth toe.

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The individual segments are narrow at the proximal end, expand greatly at the sides, and have a concave distal profile.

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The two terminal phalanges are somewhat triangular in shape, the lateral edges being concave and the proximal convex.

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The branch of the middle peroneal division of the sciatic nerve emerges between the proximal ends of Mm.

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British Dictionary definitions for proximal

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 proximal

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.

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adjective

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adj.

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