proximal meaning: definition, etymology

proximal

adj

UK /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/

Etymology From Latin proximus, superlative form of prope (“near, nigh”).

Anatomy, Geography, Geology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

Dentistry, Medicine, Sciences Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Closer to the speaker.

Antonyms: antonym(s) of “closer to the point of attachment, closer to the speaker”
Derived terms: anteroproximal, caudoproximal, cranioproximal, distoproximal, dorsoproximal, interproximal, lateroproximal, medioproximal, mesioproximal, mesoproximal, midproximal, nonproximal, occlusoproximal, posteroproximal, proximal convoluted tubule, proximality, proximally, proximalmost, proximal phalange, proximal ulna, ventroproximal, zone of proximal development
Related terms: proximate