For Distal we have terms and definitions in 13 topics. The topics are Anatomical Locations, Anthromorphemics, Anthropology, Cancer, Dental, Ear Surgery, Entomological, Fish, Fitness, HIV and AIDs, Horse Health, Insect and Spiders.

Distal (Anatomical Locations)

Farther away

Distal (Anthromorphemics)

That portion of a tool or bone farthest from the body of the user or "owner".

Distal (Anthropology)

That portion of a tool or bone farthest from the body of the user or "owner".

Distal (Cancer)

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. The opposite is proximal.

Distal (Dental)

Behind towards the back of the mouth. For example you might say that the first bicuspid is distal to the cuspid.

Distal (Ear Surgery)

Located far from the reference point.

Distal (Entomological)

Concerning that part of an appendage furthest from the body.

Distal (Fish)

Away from the point of attachment or origin.

Distal (Fitness)

Further away from the center or median line.

Distal (HIV and AIDs)

Further from the center of the body or from a central reference point.

Distal (Horse Health)

Farther, more distant.

Distal (Insect)

Concerning that part of an appendage furthest from the body.

Distal (Spiders)

Pertaining to the outer end, furthest away from the body or point of attachment.

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