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prox·i·mad (prokґsĭ-mad) toward the proximal end or in a proximal direction.Medical dictionary. 2011.
Proximad — Prox i*mad, adv. [Proximal + L. ad to.] (Anat.) Toward a proximal part; on the proximal side of; proximally. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
proximad — adv. [L. proximus, nearest; ad, toward] Toward the end or portion nearest the body … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
proximad — prox·i·mad … English syllables
proximad — ˈpräksəˌmad adverb Etymology: Latin proximus + English ad : proximally … Useful english dictionary
Proximally — Prox i*mal*ly, adv. (Anat.) On or toward a proximal part; proximad. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Fetlock — is the common name for the metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints (MCPJ and MTPJ) of the horse. It is formed by the junction of the third metacarpal (forelimb) or metatarsal (hindlimb) bones (common name: the cannon bones) proximad… … Wikipedia
distad — in the direction away from the center of the body; remote from point of attachment, toward the outer edge. Opposite of proximad … Dictionary of ichthyology
postmentum — n. [L. post, after; mentum, chin] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A primary division of the labium; the basal portion, proximad of the labial suture … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
tegmen — n.; pl. mina [L. tegmen, cover] 1. A tegument or covering. 2. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) a. In Coleoptera, a single or divided sclerite proximad of the penis (phallobase); may be divided into basal piece and parameres; see tegumen. b. In some… … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
recess — A small hollow or indentation. SYN: recessus [TA]. [L. recessus] anterior r. a circumscript deepening of the interpeduncular fossa in the direction of the mamillary bodies. SYN: recessus anterior [TA]. anterior r. of tympanic … Medical dictionary
