(informal) Abbreviation of Proxima Centauri.

(astronomy) A red dwarf star, part of the Alpha Centauri system and the nearest star to Earth's solar system.

Alternative form of Pangaea Ultima

(anatomy, geology) Closer to the point of attachment or observation. / (dentistry) Facing toward another tooth. The proximal surfaces of a tooth are those that touch or are close to neighboring teeth.

Any of the phalanx bones of the fingers or toes which are nearest the hand or foot.

plural of proximal phalange

To make proximal

The process, or the result of proximalizing

(anatomy) most proximal

(anatomy) An intricate component of the nephron in a kidney that connects the Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle.