What is another word for proximal?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɒksɪmə͡l] (IPA) 
When talking about the body's anatomy or position, the term proximal is often used. Proximal means closer to the center of the body or point of attachment. However, there are other words that can be used instead of proximal, such as central, nearby, close, adjacent, neighboring, immediate, or adjacent. These words can be used to describe anything that is close or near to something else. In the medical field, the term is often used to describe parts of the body or areas in an operation, and these synonyms can help to make communication more clear, especially when someone may not be familiar with the medical terminology.
