proximal

🇺🇸 /ˈprɑːksɪməl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈprɒksɪməl/
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adjective
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closest to the center of the body or the point of attachment

The doctor examined the proximal part of the patient's arm for any signs of injury.

translation

adj. closest to the center of the body or the point of attachment