adjective🔗ShareCloser to the point of attachment or observation."The bruise on my arm is more painful near the shoulder, which is the proximal end, than near the wrist. "anatomybiologymedicinebodyphysiologypointpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFacing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth."The dentist checked for cavities on the proximal surface of my molar, where it touches the tooth next to it. "anatomymedicinebodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCloser to the speaker.""Please hand me the book that's proximal to you; the one closer to your side of the table." "positionanatomymedicinebiologyphysiologyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
