anterior

adjective/ænˈtɪriər/

Frequency rank: #7,535 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

Situated at or toward the front of the body or a structure.

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Example sentence

The surgeon made an incision in the anterior part of the knee to access the damaged cartilage.

Synonyms & related words

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