proximal
- Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
- Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
- Closer to the speaker.
Opposite of
distal
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/
Etymology
From Latin proximus, superlative form of prope (“near, nigh”).
right there
proximalis
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