proximal
adjective/ˈprɑksɪməl/
Frequency rank: #10,983 most common English word
Meaning
Located nearest to the point of attachment or the center of the body.
Example sentence
The doctor noted swelling in the proximal region of the patient's finger, near the knuckle.
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