proximal in Greek
proximal in Greek is εγγύς — proximal means located nearer to the center of the body, a point of attachment, or a point of reference.
proximal in Greek
εγγύς
Pronounced: engys
(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
What does "proximal" mean?
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adj Located nearer to the center of the body, a point of attachment, or a point of reference.
"The proximal end of the femur connects to the hip joint."
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adj Closer to the speaker, in linguistics or general usage.
"Words like "this" and "here" are proximal, pointing to something nearby."
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proximal in a sentence
- The proximal end of the femur connects to the hip joint.
- Words like "this" and "here" are proximal, pointing to something nearby.
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What is "proximal" in Greek?
"proximal" in Greek is εγγύς. proximal means: Located nearer to the center of the body, a point of attachment, or a point of reference.
How do you pronounce εγγύς?
"proximal" in Greek is εγγύς, pronounced "engys".
How do you use "proximal" in a sentence?
Example: "The proximal end of the femur connects to the hip joint." In Greek, "proximal" is εγγύς.
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