distal

adj.

1. situated or directed toward the periphery of the body or toward the end of a limb.

2. remote from or mostly distantly related to the point of reference or origin. Compare proximal.

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Psychology term of the day

May 9th 2024

hybristophilia

n. sexual interest in and attraction to those who commit crimes. In some cases, this may be directed toward people in prison for various types of criminal activities.