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Definition proximal in American English

proximal adjective

adjective
/ˈprɑksɪməl/
1

located closer to the center of the body or to where a part is attached to the body

Example

the proximal femur

Example

The elbow is proximal to the wrist.

Synonyms and related words
broadside crabwise crosswise
2

close to something

Example

Trees that stand proximal to other trees create density.

Synonyms and related words
broadside crabwise crosswise
Definition proximal in American English