distal

English

/ˈdɪs.təl/

adj
Definitions
  • (anatomy) Remote from the point of attachment or origin.
  • (dentistry) Facing the wisdom tooth or temporomandibular joint on the same side of the jaw.
  • (linguistics) Far or farther from the speaker.

Etymology

Suffix from English distant.

Origin

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distant

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