Proximal

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009619",
  "term": "Proximal",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a position or location that is nearer to the center of the body or the point of attachment of a limb or organ. This anatomical term is used to specify relative positions of structures within an organism. For instance, the elbow is proximal to the wrist.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "distal"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 797 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/proximal/"
}