Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or situated in the middle or halfway between two extremes

“The medial aspect of the building houses the main office.”

2. noun

a line or plane of symmetry that divides a body or figure into two equal parts

“The medial plane of the cube was crucial for its design.”

3. noun

a nerve or artery that passes through a body cavity, especially the thorax or abdomen

“The medial nerve was damaged during the surgery.”

4. noun

a part of a joint, especially one of the bones that meet to form a joint

“The medial bone was fractured during the accident.”