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Distally: meaning, definitions and examples

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distally

 

[ หˆdษชstษ™lli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

anatomy term

Distally refers to a position that is farther from the point of attachment or origin of a structure in the body. In anatomical terms, it is often used to describe the location of limbs or digits in relation to the trunk.

Synonyms

farthest, outwardly, peripherally

Examples of usage

  • The wrist is located distally to the elbow.
  • The fingers are distally positioned on the hand.
  • In surgery, the incision was made distally from the main artery.

Translations

Translations of the word "distally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‚เคฐเคธเฅเคฅ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช distal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara distal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dystalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ไฝใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ distalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท distal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์œ„์น˜์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูุนุฏูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ distรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟœ็ซฏๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ distalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ distal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธัั‚ะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ distal olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ distalmente

Word origin

The word 'distally' is derived from the Latin term 'distalis', which means 'far off' or 'distant'. It combines the prefix 'dis-', implying separation or distance, with 'stare', which means 'to stand'. The usage of 'distal' in a medical or anatomical sense became more prevalent in the 19th century as the study of human anatomy advanced, allowing for a clearer communication of spatial relationships in the body. It has since remained a crucial term in both clinical and educational contexts, facilitating precise descriptions in medical documentation and discussions among healthcare professionals.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,063, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.