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prox·i·mal / ˈpräksəməl/ • adj. Anat. situated nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment: the proximal end of the forearm.The opposite of distal. ∎ Geol. relating to or denoting an area close to a center of a geological process such as sedimentation or volcanism. Often contrasted with distal. DERIVATIVES: prox·i·mal·ly adv. |
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"proximal." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "proximal." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-proximal.html "proximal." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-proximal.html |
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proximal Denoting the part of an organ that is nearest to the organ's point of attachment. For example, the knuckles are at the proximal end of the fingers. Compare distal.
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"proximal." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "proximal." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-proximal.html "proximal." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-proximal.html |
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proximal Applied to that part of an organ or structure which is closest to its point of attachment to the body, or to the centre of the body. Compare DISTAL.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-proximal.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-proximal.html |
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proximal (proks-i-măl) adj. (in anatomy) situated close to the origin or point of attachment or close to the median line of the body. Compare distal.
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"proximal." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "proximal." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-proximal.html "proximal." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-proximal.html |
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proximal Applied to the part of a structure or organ that is closest to its point of attachment to the main body of the plant.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-proximal.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-proximal.html |
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-proximal.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "proximal." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-proximal.html |
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