Word parts
medi/o middle-al relating to
What it means
A direction word meaning closer to the midlineMID-lineAn imaginary line down the center of the body; also, a type of IV catheter placed in a vein of the upper arm.Full entry , the line that divides the body into right and left halves. Its opposite is lateral, away from the midline. The big toe is on the medial side of the foot; the ear is lateral to the eye. The medial malleolus is the bony bump on the inner ankle.
At a glance
| Spanish | medial |
|---|---|
| Also written | medially |
Related terms
bilateral
Having to do with both sides of the body.
superficial
Near or on the surface of the body or of a structure.
inferior
Lower, or below; nearer the feet.
midline
An imaginary line down the center of the body; also, a type of IV catheter placed in a vein of the upper arm.