proximal
prox
ˈprɑk
praak
i
mal
məl
mēl
/pɹˈɒksɪmə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "proximal"in English

proximal
01

located closer to the center of the body or the point where a limb or structure attaches to the main body

Examples
The fracture occurred at the proximal end of the femur, near the hip joint.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

App Store