Medial

What does "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

"Medial" is a term used in medicine to describe a location. It refers to the middle or center. So, if something is described as "medial" in a medical report, it means that it is located towards the middle of the body or closer to the midline, which is an imaginary line running down the center of the body from head to toe.

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