distal
|dis-tal|
C1
/ˈdɪstl/
away from center
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'distare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'stare' meant 'to stand.'
Historical Evolution
'distare' transformed into the French word 'distal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'distal' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stand apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'situated away from the center or point of attachment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment.
The distal end of the femur is connected to the knee joint.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42