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Proximal

/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ · adjective

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

  1. (anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
  2. (dentistry) Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
  3. (linguistics) Closer to the speaker.

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Synonyms for proximal

Antonyms for proximal

antonym(s) of “closer to the point of attachmentcloser to the speaker”distal

Related Words

jejunumduodenumurethraupwindupstreamadjacentclosecorrelatedneighbouringbasalproximatenearadjoiningnearbycentralmesialconterminousabuttingcontiguousneighboring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does proximal mean?

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

What is a synonym for proximal?

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What is the opposite of proximal?

Possible antonyms include antonym(s) of “closer to the point of attachment, closer to the speaker”, distal.

How do you use proximal in a sentence?

Use proximal where its definition matches the intended context.

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