Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
distal
Adjective
/ˈdɪstəl/
Definition
Situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
Examples
- The wrist is distal to the elbow.
- The distal end of the femur connects to the knee.
- In dental anatomy, the distal surface of a tooth is the one farthest from the midline of the arch.
Meaning
The term ‘distal’ is used to describe something that is farther from a reference point, especially in anatomical contexts.
Synonyms
- Remote
- Peripheral
- Far
