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paramedian

paramedian

8.7
Near the body's middle line, slightly to one side
  • adjective
  • /ˌpærəˈmiːdiən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : paramediano
  • The surgeon made a paramedian incision to access the abdominal cavity safely.

Examples

  • 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

medial
vsparamedian
  • Specialized
9 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
paraxial
vsparamedian
  • Specialized
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
paracentral
vsparamedian
  • Specialized
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
medius
vsparamedian
  • Specialized
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
9 7.4
paramedian
  • Specialized
8.7
lateral
60 5.0

Surface Forms

paramedian positive

Morphology

paramedian = median (transparent) = para + median

The meaning is directly built from 'para-' meaning beside or near and 'median' meaning middle.

Etymology

The word paramedian combines para- meaning 'beside', as in parallel, and median meaning 'middle'. So, paramedian means 'beside the middle' and describes something that is close to the body's midline.