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distal

adjective
/ˈdɪstəl/

Meaning

situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment

Example Sentences

The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.

Synonyms

far, outer, remote, peripheral

Antonyms

proximal, near, close

Collocations

distal end, distal part, distal segment

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