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What is the adjective for proximal?

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proximal
  1. (anatomy) Closer to the point of attachment or observation.
  2. (dentistry) Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.
  3. (linguistics) Closer to the speaker.
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    1. “Consistent with the endoscopic findings, a 13 mm radio-opaque pill did not pass beyond the proximal esophagus.”
      “Abduction is movement of the hand away from the body as the proximal carpal bones move medially on the radius.”
      “Bone mineral density of the lumbar spine and proximal femur were measured with dual energy x ray absorptiometry.”
proximolateral
  1. (anatomy) Both proximal and lateral
proximodorsal
  1. (anatomy) Both proximal and dorsal
proximomedial
  1. (anatomy) Both proximal and medial
proximitized
  1. Brought into proximity
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