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"Medial" is a term used in anatomy to describe something that is closer to the center of the body or an organ. For example, if you imagine dividing your body into two equal halves down the middle, the medial side of your eyes would be the side closer to the nose, which is the centerline. It helps specify positions and directions within the body, making it easier to locate and describe where structures are in relation to each other.