proximal
In the body, closer to the trunk or where something starts.
Nearer to the center of the body or to the point where a limb or structure attaches, especially in anatomy.
Near to a particular place or point (often in science).
Near to a specified place, point, or region, used especially in scientific or technical writing.
Happening right before something, and directly causing it.
Directly leading to an outcome; the immediate cause or influence rather than a more distant or underlying one.
- Base: proximal
- Comparative: proximaler
- Superlative: proximalest
proximal end
1end closest to the body
The end that is closer to the body.
- The proximal end of the radius forms part of the elbow joint.
- Swelling was visible near the proximal end of the finger.
- The surgeon placed the plate along the proximal end of the femur.
- The proximal end is the end nearer the body.
proximal tubule
1early part of kidney tubule
A part of the kidney that takes useful things back into the blood.
- Most glucose is reabsorbed in the proximal tubule.
- Damage to proximal tubule cells can reduce reabsorption.
- Certain drugs affect transport processes in the proximal tubule.
zone of proximal development
1skills possible with guidance
Work a student can do with help, but not alone yet.
- The teacher designed activities within the students’ zone of proximal development.
- Scaffolding helps learners move through the zone of proximal development.
- Tasks that are too easy or too hard fall outside the zone of proximal development.
- This task is in her zone of proximal development.