Superior

What does "Superior" 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

In a medical context, "superior" is a term used to describe a location within the body. It means "above" or "higher than". For example, if something is superior to something else, it is located above or is higher than the other thing. It's a way doctors describe where things are located in the body.

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