going from the end inwards
In a direction away from the end and toward the centre; denoting the course of an electrical current in a muscle. ... Origin: L. Ab, from, + terminus, end ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ab-ter′mi-năl Definitions: 1. In a direction away from the end and toward the center; denoting the course of an electrical current in a muscle.