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approximal

[uh-prok-suh-muh l]
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adjective Anatomy.
  1. near or adjacent.
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Origin of approximal

ap-1 + proximal
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British Dictionary definitions for approximal

approximal

adjective
  1. anatomy situated side by side; close togetherapproximal teeth or fillings
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