adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Running from the center of the body out towards the distal ends of appendages. not-comparable
2. 2
   Running from the center of a local structure out towards the distal ends of that structure. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

anteroposterior

Etymology

From proximo- + distal.

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