Synonyms for

Medial

Verb / ˈmi:di:ʌl / / ˈmi:djʌl / Another word for medial — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Medial means relating to the middle or center of something.

Synonyms & similar words

median center middle central intermediate mid mean average midway equidistant mesial in-between median midmost inside internal intramural inner interior intimate domestic

Synonyms by register

Formal

median central middle intermediate

Antonyms

lateral peripheral outer external distal side

Common collocations

  • medial aspect
  • medial surface
  • medial view
  • medial bone
  • medial structure
  • medial line
  • medial condyle

Word family

noun medius
adjective medial

Usage note

Primarily used in anatomy and medicine to describe a position closer to the midline of the body or a structure. It is the opposite of lateral.

Example sentences

  1. The medial portion of the cake has the most frosting.
  2. The doctor examined the patient's medial joint.
  3. The teacher drew a medial line on the board.
  4. The medial section of the library has reference books.
  5. The runner felt pain in his medial leg muscle.

Quotes

  • The medial part of the brain deals with emotion and memory. - Oliver Sacks
  • The medial prefrontal cortex is crucial in social decision-making. - Jonah Lehrer
  • The medial temporal lobe is where the brain organizes and stores memories. - Neil deGrasse Tyson

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