# mesial

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈmiːzɪəl/

## Definitions
1. Pertaining to the midline of the body.
2. Facing the side of a tooth which faces the middle of the jaw.

## Etymology
Irregular derivation from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/mesial