Medical Terminology · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Distal
Meaning: Situated further away from the centre of the body or from the point where a limb attaches.
In practice: She had reduced sensation in the distal fingertips after the wrist injury.
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Which word means: Describing a condition that persists for a long time, usually longer than three months.
Answer: Chronic
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Answer: Iatrogenic
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