How to Pronounce "distally"
word
ˈdɪstəli
DIS-tuh-lee
dɪstˈæli
dis-TAL-ee
Definition
In anatomy and medicine, 'distally' means toward the farthest point from the center of the body or from where something begins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪstəli
British English
dɪstˈæli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIS-tuh-lee
UK
dis-TAL-ee
Listen in Context
The fingers are located distally on the arms.
The pain moves distally from the elbow toward the hand.
The doctor examined the bone distally to check for injury.
Numbness spreading distally from a wound can be a sign of nerve damage.