Synonym for distal ... <anatomy> Remote, farther from any point of reference, opposed to proximal. ... <dentistry> Used to designate a position on the dental arch farther from the median line of the jaw. ... Origin: L. Distans = distant ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(dis-ta´lis) Latin word meaning distal; a term used in anatomy.
Type: Term Pronunciation: dis-tā′lis Synonyms: distal1