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distal

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dis·tal  (dstl)
adj.
1. Anatomically located far from a point of reference, such as an origin or a point of attachment.
2. Situated farthest from the middle and front of the jaw, as a tooth or tooth surface.
[dist(ant) + -al.]
distal·ly adv.
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Adj.1.distal - situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone
anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
proximal - situated nearest to point of attachment or origin; "the proximal end of a bone"
2.distal - directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body
anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
mesial - being in or directed toward the midline or mesial plane of the body


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Part 6, "Wrist and Distal Radial Ulnar Joint," addresses tendinopathies, carpal fractures and instabilities, triangular fibrocartilage injuries, external and internal fixation of distal radius fractures, ulnar head resection, proximal row carpectomy, arthroscopy, wrist arthroplasty, and arthrodesis.
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The patient developed a progressive distal numbness and limb weakness 5 days after DMAB intoxication, and neurologic examinations showed generalized hyporeflexia; decreased sensation in pin-prick, temperature, touch, vibration, and position sensations; and weakness in the distal limbs, particularly in both feet (Kuo et al.
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Unlike other extended-length tracheostomy tubes that have added length distributed over their entire length, Shiley XLT tubes have extra length in either their proximal or distal portions for a more customized fit.
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