Clipped proximally

What does "Clipped proximally" 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 proximally" is a term used in medicine to describe a procedure where something is cut or removed from a part of the body that is closer to the center of the body. For example, if a doctor is talking about a finger, "clipped proximally" would mean the part of the finger closer to the hand is cut. The term "proximally" is used to describe something that is near the center of the body, while "clipped" simply means cut or removed.

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