Proximal

adjective

/ˈpɹɒksɪməl/

Word Frequency: 8.0

Definitions

1.adjectiveCloser to the point of attachment or observation.

2.adjectiveFacing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

3.adjectiveCloser to the speaker.

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