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Distal Definition & Meaning

distal
adjective
  1. situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
  2. directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body

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  • "dislocated finger broken distal"
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Frequently asked questions

What does distal mean?
situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body
What part of speech is distal?
Distal is an adjective.
How many definitions does distal have?
Distal has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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