proximal
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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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Proximal
is always a great word to know.
So is distal. Does it mean:
| Away from the body center, joint center, or reference point. |
| Situated before or at the front of; fore |
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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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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Example sentences
The phalanges are each ossified from two centers: one for the body, and one for the proximal extremity.
The proximal portion of the diverticulum becomes the ureter.
Our illusions regarding control cause us to dismiss the dangers of proximal risk and amplify those of distant and unlikely risks.
Use gas, and get extorted by proximal countries who control gas.
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