proximal (Meaning)
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proximal (a)
situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
Synonyms & Antonyms of proximal
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proximal Sentence Examples
- The proximal end of the bone connects to the adjacent joint.
- In anatomy, the proximal part of an organ is closer to its point of attachment.
- The proximal artery supplies blood to the nearby tissues.
- Proximal muscles are those situated closer to the body's midline.
- A proximal fracture occurs closer to the body's core.
- The proximal phalanx connects to the metacarpal bone in the hand.
- Proximal lymph nodes are those located nearer to the primary tumor site.
- The proximal portion of the intestine absorbs most of the nutrients during digestion.
- Proximal convoluted tubules are the first segments of the kidney nephrons.
- In dentistry, the proximal surfaces of teeth are prone to decay due to difficulty in cleaning.
FAQs About the word proximal
situated nearest to point of attachment or origin
No synonyms found.
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The proximal end of the bone connects to the adjacent joint.
In anatomy, the proximal part of an organ is closer to its point of attachment.
The proximal artery supplies blood to the nearby tissues.
Proximal muscles are those situated closer to the body's midline.
