Medial

Synonyms of medial

• middle
• central
• intermediate

Antonyms of medial

• peripheral
• outer
• lateral

Collocations of medial

medial line

Frequency: 70 %

The surgeon made an incision along the medial line of the patient's abdomen.

medial side

Frequency: 60 %

The pain was coming from the medial side of her knee.

medial approach

Frequency: 50 %

The doctor decided to take a medial approach to treat the patient's condition.

medial nerve

Frequency: 45 %

The medial nerve controls movement and sensation in the forearm.

Idiomatic Expressions for medial

• Phrase: medial prefrontal cortex
  Meaning: a region of the brain involved in decision-making, social behavior, and self-awareness
  Usage: Studies have shown that damage to the medial prefrontal cortex can lead to changes in personality.