paramedian

Examples

• All

• A paramedian approach is often chosen to avoid major blood vessels near the midline.

• The doctor noted swelling in the paramedian region of the patient's lower back.

• The paramedian incision was quick.

• Is this paramedian technique new?

• The surgeon made a paramedian incision to access the abdominal cavity safely.

• A paramedian approach is often chosen to avoid major blood vessels near the midline.

• The doctor noted swelling in the paramedian region of the patient's lower back.

Synonyms

M

medial

vsparamedian

• Specialized

11 7.4

Near the middle of the body or a body part

is situated near but on either side of the midline rather than on it

P

paracentral

vsparamedian

• Specialized

1 8.8

Near the center of an organ such as the eye or brain

is located beside the midline rather than near a central point

P

paraxial

vsparamedian

• Specialized

1 9.9

Near the middle line of an object, especially in a lens or light beam

is placed near the body's midline just to each side of the axis

M

medius

vsparamedian

• Specialized

1 8.4

In the middle between two other parts, often in anatomy

is near the midline on either side, not simply between two parts

How Medial

medial

• Specialized

11 7.4

paramedian

• Specialized

1 8.7

lateral

58 5.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology