proximally
- adverb
- /prɒkˈsɪməli/
- Specialized
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proximamente
- Prosthetists attempt to transmit load proximally to the tibial flares, away from the distal anterior stump.
Examples
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Likewise, the occurrence of missing homework may be reduced proximally to result in better academic grades distally.
Academic text (2014) -
It must be noted, however, that the present study only examined students' relationships with colleagues within their academic departments, and not other students who may be more proximally involved in day-to-day lives.
Academic text (2008) -
When the muscles associated with the tendons are contracted, the loops move a short distance proximally (toward the elbow).
Academic text (2001) -
Once the skin and bone flaps are released, dissection continues proximally to the axilla in preparation for flap harvest.
Academic text (2005) -
A proximal pneumatic tourniquet was applied, or in cases in which the disease extended more proximally, a Steinmann pin was inserted into the iliac crest and an Esmarch bandage was used.
Academic text (2015) -
The doctor explained that the injury was located proximally to the wrist, affecting the forearm.
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In the experiment, we focused on the factors that proximally influence the behavior of the subjects.
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He found that the causes of the problem were most proximally linked to a lack of communication.
Synonyms
Near in place or time
Antonyms
How Direct
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Proximally comes from the Latin word proximus meaning 'nearest' or 'next', and it is like the word approximate and proximity. That root idea of being 'nearest' helps explain why proximally can mean 'nearer in origin or the immediate, primary factor'.