proximal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or near at hand; close.

• In proximity; near.

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Antonyms

distal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proximal
palm , calm , psalm

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Variants

List of all variants of proximal that leads to same result
proximal , proximally , proximal convoluted tubule , proximal convoluted tubules , proximal tubule

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Etymology

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From Latin proximalis, from proxime, nearest.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proximal' is often used in medical contexts to describe body parts or structures that are closer to the point of reference.

2. Proximal is the opposite of distal, which means far away or distant.

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Related Concepts

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1. nearby: A term synonymous with proximal, meaning close in distance or time.

2. proximity: The state or condition of being near or close to something.

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Culture

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Proximal has been used in various literary works to describe the proximity of characters or objects. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the term 'proximate' is used to describe the relationship between Nick and Gatsby.

How to Memorize "proximal"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map with markers representing proximal and distant locations.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proximal' with the word 'near'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Proximity is P' to remember the meaning of proximal.

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