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distal
/ˈdɪst(ə)l/
adjective
Anatomy
1 Situated away from the centre of the body or from the point of attachment.
The opposite of proximal
1.1 Geology Relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity.
Origin
Early 19th century: from distant, on the pattern of words such as dorsal.
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Jill used the distal end of her index finger to point mockingly at her husband. He deserved it.
