adjective🔗ShareRemote from the point of attachment or origin."the distal end of a bone or muscle"anatomybiologymedicinephysiologybodyscienceorganismpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFacing the wisdom tooth or temporomandibular joint on the same side of the jaw."The dentist explained that the cavity was on the distal surface of the molar, meaning it was on the side facing towards the back of my mouth. "anatomymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFar or farther from the speaker."The doctor pointed to the distal end of my finger, near the nail, and asked if it was also painful. "anatomymedicinebodydirectionpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading