distal
distal (farthest from center)
Word details
- German meaning
- In der Anatomie: weiter entfernt vom Rumpf oder vom Ursprungspunkt gelegen.
- English meaning
- Distal
- Synonym
- körperfern, peripher
- German example
- Das distale Ende des Arms ist die Hand.
- English example
- The distal end of the arm is the hand.
Example sentences with “distal”
Der Bruch liegt am distalen Ende. (The fracture is at the distal end.)
Frequently asked questions
What does 'distal' mean in anatomy?
'Distal' refers to the part of a limb or organ that is furthest from the center of the body or the point of attachment.