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Distal
Definition(s)
In medicine, refers to a part of the body that is farther away from the center of the body than another part. For example, the fingers are distal to the shoulder.
Definition from: National Cancer Institute
dictionary
Related discussion in the Handbook
How do geneticists indicate the location of a gene?
See also
Understanding Medical Terminology
.
Published: February 18, 2013