distal
IPA: dˈɪstʌɫ
adjective
- (anatomy, geology) 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.
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Examples of "distal" in Sentences
- It is the smallest bone in the distal row.
- It is found on the distal lingual side of the tooth.
- A valve is located in the lumen near the distal end.
- Forelimb distal to the elbow is anaesthetized by this block.
- The forefoot represents the most distal portion of the foot.
- A nozzle is mounted in the distal end of the collection spout.
- Axon terminals are distal terminations of the branches of an axon.
- A distal pancreatectomy is removal of the body and tail of the pancreas.
- It is homologous with the first distal carpal of reptiles and amphibians.
- An aperture in the receptacle faces toward the distal end of the container.
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