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Meaning of proximal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

proximal

Pronunciation:/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

  2. Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

  3. Closer to the speaker.