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Distal
Pronunciation
Definition 1
In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder. The opposite is proximal. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Situated farthest from a point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone; or directed away from the midline of the body. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Situated farthest from a point of reference. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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