Proximal

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /'prÉ’ksɪmÉ™l/

Origin

From Latin proximus, superlative form of prope ("near, nigh").

Full definition of proximal

Adjective

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

Antonyms

• (closer to the point of attachment) distal

Derived terms

• proximally

Coordinate terms

Related terms

• proximate