approximal

[ uh-prok-suh-muhl ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. near or adjacent.

approximal

/ əˈprɒksɪməl /

adjective

1. anatomy situated side by side; close together

   approximal teeth or fillings

Word History and Origins

Origin of approximal¹

ap- ¹ + proximal

Related Words

• adjacent
• adjoining
• immediate
• nearby
• neighboring
• warm