Distal

What does "Distal" 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" is a term used in medicine to describe the position of a part of the body in relation to the center. If something is distal, it means it is further away from the center of the body. For example, your fingers are distal to your shoulder because they are further away from the center of your body. It's the opposite of "proximal", which means closer to the center.

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