adjective
- relating to or situated in the middle, especially toward the midline of the body
- relating to the surface of a tooth that faces toward the front of the mouth
Usage: medical; anatomical
Usage: dental; technical
Examples
- The mesial surface of the tooth showed signs of decay.
- The surgeon made an incision along the mesial aspect of the limb.
- Dental hygienists clean both the mesial and distal surfaces of each tooth.
- The mesial root of the molar was more curved than expected.
- The anatomist pointed to the mesial border of the organ.
- Orthodontists often measure mesial movement of teeth during treatment.