Distal meaning

What does “distal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“distal” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone.

distal

adjective

situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
Oppositesproximal
directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body
Oppositesmesial

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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