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distal

adjective

Situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone

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Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈdɪs.təl

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adjective

  1. Situated farthest from point of attachment or origin, as of a limb or bone

adjective

  1. Directed away from the midline or mesial plane of the body

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