— distally , adv.
/dis"tl/ , adj.
1. situated away from the point of origin or attachment, as of a limb or bone; terminal. Cf. proximal .
2. Dentistry. directed away from the sagittal plane or midline of the face, along the dental arch. Cf. buccal (def. 3), mesial (def. 2).
[ 1800-10; DIST(ANT) + -AL 1 ]