adj
distal
DIHS-tuhl
adj
1
Located far from the point of attachment or origin, especially in anatomy.
"The fracture occurred at the distal end of the femur."
How to Use Distal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFarther away from the center or point of attachment, mainly used in anatomy.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
distal end
distal joint
Word Forms
more distal comparative, most distal superlative
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Etymology
Formed from "distant" + -al.