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distal

/ˈdɪs.təl/ · adjective

Meaning

  1. Remote from the point of attachment or origin.
  2. Facing the wisdom tooth or temporomandibular joint on the same side of the jaw.
  3. Far or farther from the speaker.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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