Distally: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆต
distally
[ หdษชstษlli ]
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:
๐ต๐น distalmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคฅ เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช distal
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara distal
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธััะฐะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ dystalnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ไฝใซ
๐ซ๐ท distalement
๐ช๐ธ distalmente
๐น๐ท distal olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์์์น์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุนุฏููุง
๐จ๐ฟ distรกlnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ distรกlne
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ็ซฏๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ distalno
๐ฎ๐ธ distal
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธััะฐะปัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ distal olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ distalmente
Etymology
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.
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- 18060 suppressor
- 18061 uneasily
- 18062 preconceived
- 18063 distally
- 18064 kinsmen
- 18065 acceded
- 18066 belated
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