PROXIMAL

proximal

(adjective) situated nearest to point of attachment or origin; “the proximal end of a bone”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

proximal (comparative more proximal, superlative most proximal)

(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

(dentistry) Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

(linguistics) Closer to the speaker.

Antonyms

• (closer to the point of attachment): distal

Coordinate terms

Source: Wiktionary

Prox"i*mal, a.

1. Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of dependence; proximate.

2. (Biol.) (a) Situated near the point of attachment or origin; as, the proximal part of a limb. (b) Of or pertaining to that which is proximal; as, the proximal bones of a limb. Opposed to distal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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