Proximal
adjective
Nearest to the center or point of reference.
The proximal end of the bone is closer to the body.
Often appears as...
- proximal end
- proximal part
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Closest to the point where blood vessels and nerves enter or leave an organ in the body.
The surgeon will remove the tumor at the proximal part of the colon.
Often appears as...
- proximal colon
- proximal bowel
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Nearest to the center or point of reference.
The proximal end of the bone is closer to the body.
Often appears as...
- proximal end
- proximal part
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Closest to the point where blood vessels and nerves enter or leave an organ in the body.
The surgeon will remove the tumor at the proximal part of the colon.
Often appears as...
- proximal colon
- proximal bowel
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Closeness
Use 'proximal' when referring to objects or parts that are physically close to a specific location or reference point.
The keys are in the proximal drawer, right next to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
'Proximal' is often used in technical or scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.
In robotics, the proximal sensor is affected by the closest objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Point of Attachment
In anatomy, 'proximal' refers to parts near the attachment point to the torso or main body part.
The shoulder is proximal to the wrist.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Closeness
Use 'proximal' when referring to objects or parts that are physically close to a specific location or reference point.
The keys are in the proximal drawer, right next to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
'Proximal' is often used in technical or scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.
In robotics, the proximal sensor is affected by the closest objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Point of Attachment
In anatomy, 'proximal' refers to parts near the attachment point to the torso or main body part.
The shoulder is proximal to the wrist.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Closeness
Use 'proximal' when referring to objects or parts that are physically close to a specific location or reference point.
The keys are in the proximal drawer, right next to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Use
'Proximal' is often used in technical or scientific contexts, rather than in everyday conversation.
In robotics, the proximal sensor is affected by the closest objects.
Pro Tip 3/3Point of Attachment
In anatomy, 'proximal' refers to parts near the attachment point to the torso or main body part.
The shoulder is proximal to the wrist.
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Video examples
Part Ape, Part Human:...
this wall and I saw sticking out of the wall the proximal humerus of a hominid two and a half centimeters out of the rock remember I'm one of the world's experts on them I know what they look like I didn't say anything though I
Video examples
Part Ape, Part Human:...
this wall and I saw sticking out of the wall the proximal humerus of a hominid two and a half centimeters out of the rock remember I'm one of the world's experts on them I know what they look like I didn't say anything though I
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Quote examples
Julien Baker
American Musician
Music and musical instruments were proximal to my life from very early on - I took piano lessons for a brief time, but then my dad had a guitar and when he was not playing it, I would pick it up and mess with it. He jokes that I used to complain that it hurt my fingers.
Quote examples
Erik Larson
American Author
The sinking of the Lusitania wasn't the proximal cause for the U.S. entering WWI. It was almost two years between the sinking and the war declaration, and President Wilson's request for war never mentions the Lusitania.
Quote examples
Julien Baker
American Musician
Music and musical instruments were proximal to my life from very early on - I took piano lessons for a brief time, but then my dad had a guitar and when he was not playing it, I would pick it up and mess with it. He jokes that I used to complain that it hurt my fingers.
Quote examples
Erik Larson
American Author
The sinking of the Lusitania wasn't the proximal cause for the U.S. entering WWI. It was almost two years between the sinking and the war declaration, and President Wilson's request for war never mentions the Lusitania.
Example 1 of 2
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