Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
medial
adjective
/ˈmiːdiəl/
Definition
Relating to the middle or central position.
Examples
- The medial aspect of the knee refers to the inner side of the knee joint.
- In this study, we focused on the medial area of the brain responsible for decision making.
Meaning
In anatomical terms, medial refers to something that is situated toward the midline of the body or a structure.
Synonyms
- central
- intermediate
- middle
