interproximal
sə adjective
situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone. Compare distal ( def 1 ).
Related forms
prox·i·mal·ly, adverb
in·ter·prox·i·mal, adjective
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proximate or proximal (ˈprɒksɪmɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | next or nearest in space or time |
| 2. | very near; close |
| 3. | immediately preceding or following in a series |
| 4. | a less common word for approximate |
| [C16: from Late Latin proximāre to draw near, from Latin proximus next, from prope near] | |
| proximal or proximal | |
| —adj | |
| [C16: from Late Latin proximāre to draw near, from Latin proximus next, from prope near] | |
| 'proximately or proximal | |
| —adv | |
| 'proximateness or proximal | |
| —n | |
| proxi'mation or proximal | |
| —n | |
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interproximal in·ter·prox·i·mal (ĭn'tər-prŏk'sə-məl)
adj.
Situated between adjoining surfaces.
proximal prox·i·mal (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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