approximal

[ uh-prok-suh-muhl ]

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adjectiveAnatomy.

near or adjacent.

Origin of approximal

ap-¹ + proximal

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British Dictionary definitions for approximal

approximal

/ (əˈprɒksɪməl) /

adjective

anatomy situated side by side; close together: approximal teeth or fillings

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