mesial

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

me·si·al

adj \ˈmē-zē-əl, -sē-\

Definition of MESIAL

2
: of, relating to, or being the surface of a tooth that is next to the tooth in front of it or that is closest to the middle of the front of the jaw — compare distal 2
me·si·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

First Known Use of MESIAL

1803

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