distal

[ dis-tl ]

adjective
  1. situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone; terminal.: Compare proximal.

  2. Dentistry. directed away from the sagittal plane or midline of the face, along the dental arch.: Compare buccal (def. 3), mesial (def. 2).

Origin of distal

1
First recorded in 1800–10; dist(ant) + -al1

Other words from distal

  • dis·tal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for distal

distal

/ (ˈdɪstəl) /


adjective
  1. anatomy (of a muscle, bone, limb, etc) situated farthest from the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin: Compare proximal

Origin of distal

1
C19: from distant + -al 1

Derived forms of distal

  • distally, adverb

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