proximal

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   situated nearest to point of attachment or origin

   the proximal end of a bone

2. 2
   adj

   Closer to the point of attachment or observation.

3. 3
   adj

   Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

4. 4
   adj

   Closer to the speaker.

Etymology

From Latin proximus, superlative form of prope (“near, nigh”).