distal

BrE /ˈdɪstəl/ AmE /ˈdɪstəl/

adjective en → es

1 ANATOMY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the part of a body that is furthest from the centre or nearest to the extremities

distal, lejano al centro del cuerpo

  • a distal part of sth

Collocations distal end · distal side

  • The injury was to the distal end of his arm.

    El trauma estaba en el extremo distal de su brazo.

2 OPPOSITE [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or situated at a distance from the centre of something

distante, lejano

  • a distal part/area

Collocations distal area · distal region

  • The distal parts of the city are less developed.

    Las partes distales de la ciudad son menos desarrolladas.