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proximal
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located closer to the center of the body or the point where a limb or structure attaches to the main body
Example
The doctor examined the proximal segment of the artery for signs of blockage.
The proximal portion of the forearm connects directly to the elbow.
In some plants, flowers grow on the proximal end of the stem closest to the root.
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proximal
proximal
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The doctor examined the proximal segment of the artery for signs of blockage.
The proximal portion of the forearm connects directly to the elbow.
In some plants, flowers grow on the proximal end of the stem closest to the root.
The fracture occurred at the proximal end of the femur, near the hip joint.
In anatomy, the shoulder is considered proximal to the hand.
