Proximal means nearer to the center (trunk of the body) or to the point of attachment to the body. If another reference point is given, such as the heart, the proximal point of another organ or extremity is the point closest to the heart -- central rather than
Proximal is the opposite of distal.
Because we are human beings, we possess the powerful characteristic of hope. We hope for the best even while anticipating the worst. We... Read more »
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Renal tubular acidosis - proximal; Type II RTA; RTA - proximal; Renal tubular acidosis type IISymptomsConfusion or decreased... Read more »
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Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder that involves the mitral valve. This valve separates the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the... Read more »
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The aorta is the main artery carrying blood out of the heart. When blood leaves the heart, it flows through the aortic valve, into the aorta. In... Read more »
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Pulmonary valve stenosis is a heart valve disorder that involves the pulmonary valve. This valve separates the right ventricle (one of the chambers... Read more »
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Stroke secondary to carotid stenosis is a group of brain disorders involving loss of brain function. Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »