Definition of distal in English:

distal

adjective ˈdɪst(ə)lˈdɪstl

Anatomy

1Situated away from the centre of the body or from the point of attachment.
〔剖〕末梢的，末端的
the distal end of the tibia
胫骨末端。
The opposite of proximal
Example sentencesExamples
- This section passes through the upper third of the forearm distal to the insertion of the arm muscles.
- Retinal prostheses are only viable if the visual pathway distal to the retina is intact and functional.
- In the presence of an arterial stenosis, a reduction in pressure occurs distal to the lesion.
- This disorder occurs because of median nerve entrapment distal to the elbow.
- The stomach and small bowel were dilated due to there being colonic atresia just distal to the cecum.
1. 1.1Geology Relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity.
  〔地质〕远端的，远极的
  the distal zone is characterized by pyroclastic flow deposits
  远极地带的特点是有火成碎屑沉积物。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Similar laminated deposits are formed in more distal periglacial lakes.
  The spherules in South Greenland are the first distal impact ejecta recognized in mid-Precambrian strata.
  Wonoka units 4 and 5 include distal turbidites and are of relatively deep water origin.
  These often overlie distal bayhead delta mouthbar facies, and commonly have a sharp erosive base.
  In distal areas, a layered sedimentary unit appears under the chaotic unit.

Derivatives

distally

adverb

In all these species, Bcl-rambo and BH3-only Bid form two distally adjacent genes on opposite strands.
Example sentencesExamples
- The muscle may be divided, with the second belly attached distally to the radius (near the tuberosity), or even the ulna.
- The arrow points to a hair that is split distally.
- Body or contour feathers are pennaceous distally.
- Spine ornament varies only slightly, mostly in angle of spinules to the shaft, from nearly perpendicular to distinctly distally angled.

Origin

Early 19th century: from distant, on the pattern of words such as dorsal.

Definition of distal in US English:

distal

adjectiveˈdɪstlˈdistl

Anatomy

1Situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
〔剖〕末梢的，末端的
the distal end of the tibia
胫骨末端。
The opposite of proximal
axons distal to the injury will degenerate
伤口末端的神经轴突会退化。PROXIMAL 的反义词。
Example sentencesExamples
- Retinal prostheses are only viable if the visual pathway distal to the retina is intact and functional.
- In the presence of an arterial stenosis, a reduction in pressure occurs distal to the lesion.
- This disorder occurs because of median nerve entrapment distal to the elbow.
- The stomach and small bowel were dilated due to there being colonic atresia just distal to the cecum.
- This section passes through the upper third of the forearm distal to the insertion of the arm muscles.
1. 1.1Geology Relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity.
  〔地质〕远端的，远极的
  the distal zone
  Often contrasted with proximal
  Example sentencesExamples
  These often overlie distal bayhead delta mouthbar facies, and commonly have a sharp erosive base.
  In distal areas, a layered sedimentary unit appears under the chaotic unit.
  The spherules in South Greenland are the first distal impact ejecta recognized in mid-Precambrian strata.
  Similar laminated deposits are formed in more distal periglacial lakes.
  Wonoka units 4 and 5 include distal turbidites and are of relatively deep water origin.

Origin

Early 19th century: from distant, on the pattern of words such as dorsal.

单词	distal
释义	Definition of distal in English: distal adjective ˈdɪst(ə)lˈdɪstl Anatomy 1Situated away from the centre of the body or from the point of attachment. 〔剖〕末梢的，末端的 the distal end of the tibia 胫骨末端。 The opposite of proximal Example sentencesExamples This section passes through the upper third of the forearm distal to the insertion of the arm muscles. Retinal prostheses are only viable if the visual pathway distal to the retina is intact and functional. In the presence of an arterial stenosis, a reduction in pressure occurs distal to the lesion. This disorder occurs because of median nerve entrapment distal to the elbow. The stomach and small bowel were dilated due to there being colonic atresia just distal to the cecum. 1.1Geology Relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity. 〔地质〕远端的，远极的 the distal zone is characterized by pyroclastic flow deposits 远极地带的特点是有火成碎屑沉积物。 Example sentencesExamples Similar laminated deposits are formed in more distal periglacial lakes. The spherules in South Greenland are the first distal impact ejecta recognized in mid-Precambrian strata. Wonoka units 4 and 5 include distal turbidites and are of relatively deep water origin. These often overlie distal bayhead delta mouthbar facies, and commonly have a sharp erosive base. In distal areas, a layered sedimentary unit appears under the chaotic unit. Derivatives distally adverb In all these species, Bcl-rambo and BH3-only Bid form two distally adjacent genes on opposite strands. Example sentencesExamples The muscle may be divided, with the second belly attached distally to the radius (near the tuberosity), or even the ulna. The arrow points to a hair that is split distally. Body or contour feathers are pennaceous distally. Spine ornament varies only slightly, mostly in angle of spinules to the shaft, from nearly perpendicular to distinctly distally angled. Origin Early 19th century: from distant, on the pattern of words such as dorsal. Definition of distal in US English: distal adjectiveˈdɪstlˈdistl Anatomy 1Situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment. 〔剖〕末梢的，末端的 the distal end of the tibia 胫骨末端。 The opposite of proximal axons distal to the injury will degenerate 伤口末端的神经轴突会退化。PROXIMAL 的反义词。 Example sentencesExamples Retinal prostheses are only viable if the visual pathway distal to the retina is intact and functional. In the presence of an arterial stenosis, a reduction in pressure occurs distal to the lesion. This disorder occurs because of median nerve entrapment distal to the elbow. The stomach and small bowel were dilated due to there being colonic atresia just distal to the cecum. This section passes through the upper third of the forearm distal to the insertion of the arm muscles. 1.1Geology Relating to or denoting the outer part of an area affected by geological activity. 〔地质〕远端的，远极的 the distal zone Often contrasted with proximal Example sentencesExamples These often overlie distal bayhead delta mouthbar facies, and commonly have a sharp erosive base. In distal areas, a layered sedimentary unit appears under the chaotic unit. The spherules in South Greenland are the first distal impact ejecta recognized in mid-Precambrian strata. Similar laminated deposits are formed in more distal periglacial lakes. Wonoka units 4 and 5 include distal turbidites and are of relatively deep water origin. Origin Early 19th century: from distant, on the pattern of words such as dorsal.
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