Medial distal half

What does "Medial distal half" 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

"Medial distal half" is a term used in medicine to describe a specific location on a limb. "Medial" refers to the part of the limb that is closer to the center of the body. "Distal" means the part of the limb that is further away from where it attaches to the body. "Half" indicates that it's the lower or latter half of that part of the limb.

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