Clipped distally

What does "Clipped distally" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Clipped distally" is a term used in medicine to describe a procedure where something is cut or removed from the far end of a body part. For example, if a doctor is talking about a finger, the distal part would be the tip of the finger, the part furthest from the body. So, if a finger is "clipped distally", it means the tip of the finger has been cut or removed. This term is often used in surgical contexts.

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