About The Word Proximal
Learn about the word Proximal to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Proximal definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Proximal
| Proximal Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Proximal?
[adj] (anatomy) situated nearest to point of attachment or origin; "the proximal end of a bone"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Proximal: Related Terms | Find terms related to Proximal: See Also | Proximal In Webster's Dictionary \Prox"i*mal\, a.
1. Toward or nearest, as to a body, or center of motion of
dependence; proximate.
2. (Biol.)
(a) Situated near the point of attachment or origin; as,
the proximal part of a limb.
(b) Of or pertaining to that which is proximal; as, the
proximal bones of a limb. Opposed to {distal}.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Potentilla anserina ‐ low-growing perennial having leaves silvery beneath; northern…
- Subspace ‐ a space that is contained within…
- Sparidae ‐ porgies; scups
- Intestinal flu ‐ inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by…
- Life form ‐ the characteristic bodily form of a…
- Take for granted ‐ take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification…
- Spectrum ‐ broad range of related values or qualities or ideas or activities…
- Uta ‐ a reptile genus of…
- Upbraiding ‐ a…
- Amazingly ‐ in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise; "amazingly, he…