mesial
Pertaining to the midline of the bodyPertaining to the midline of the body.
/ˈmiːzɪəl/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Pertaining to the midline of the body.
being in or directed toward the midline or mesial plane of the body
(not comparable)Facing the side of a tooth which faces the middle of the jaw.
Origin
Irregular derivation from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos).Irregular derivation from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos).
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Antonyms
2 antonymsantonym(s) of
distalWord family
15 related wordsSee also
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