Distal medial

What does "Distal medial" 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

"Distal medial" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific location on the body. "Distal" means that something is further away from the center of the body. "Medial" means that something is closer to the middle of the body. So, "distal medial" would refer to a location that is both further away from the center of the body and closer to the middle of the body.

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