nerve-distal
|nerve-dis-tal|
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/nɜrv ˈdɪstəl/
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/nɜːv ˈdɪstəl/
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 'standing apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'located away from the center or point of attachment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
located away from the center or point of attachment, specifically in relation to nerves.
The nerve-distal region of the limb showed reduced sensitivity.
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Last updated: 2025/06/23 00:32