"interproximal" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: inter- + proximal Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|inter|proximal}} inter- + proximal Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} interproximal (not comparable)
  1. Between the proximal parts of two adjoining surfaces, but especially between the surfaces of adjoining teeth. Tags: not-comparable Hyponyms: interdental
    Sense id: en-interproximal-en-adj-ayyaBogU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with inter-

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