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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

proximal

/prɒksɪməl/ adjective · British & US
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What does proximal mean?

adjective

Near or next to something; situated or occurring near the point of reference. In anatomy, closer to the point of attachment or origin.

Example

"The proximal end of the bone was fused to the pelvis."

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