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Distal

/ˈdɪs.təl/

Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

📖 Definitions of "Distal"

adjective
  1. 1

    Remote from the point of attachment or origin.

    "the distal end of a bone or muscle"

  2. 2

    Facing the wisdom tooth or temporomandibular joint on the same side of the jaw.

  3. 3

    Far or farther from the speaker.

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