proximal
adjective
situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone.
interproximal
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a word derived from
proximal.
Example Sentences
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“That usually helps because they find it easier to do interproximal dental care with a water pick versus floss,” he says.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2018
The location of the cavities, at the interproximal surfaces, also told Becker that soft, sugary, foods were getting stuck between teeth.
From Forbes ● May 21, 2015
