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proximal

[ prok-suh-muhl ]

adjective

  1. situated toward the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone. Compare distal ( def 1 ).


proximal

/ ˈɒɪə /

adjective

  1. anatomy situated close to the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin Compare distal
  2. another word for proximate
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdz澱, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzi·· adverb
  • t·dzi· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of proximal1

1720–30; < Latin proxim ( us ) next (superlative of prope near) + -al 1
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Likewise, publishers who opt to create push-button novels will be sawing off the proximal tree limb with Wile E. Coyote abandon.

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Plus, my brother’s living in downtown Chicago made the whole setup proximally accessible and relatively affordable.

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The findings are applicable to other kidney diseases where the renal proximal tubule is damaged, including acute kidney injury that can lead to chronic kidney disease and renal failure, and can be fatal.

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In the new study, Dr. Bashir and colleagues observed reductions in occlusions in segmental and proximal branches of the pulmonary artery 48 hours following treatment with the BASHIR™ catheter.

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"We have had to work really hard at this, working at a flat economy where the true value is the connection between the people, and the wealth is the connections forged between proximal neighbors."

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