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superior
Above, as opposed to inferior or below.
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Medical Orientation Words with Reference to the Body
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superior planet
Any planet that lies farther from the sun than the earth.
The superior planets are Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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superior planet conjunction
In conjunction or the alignment of two celestial bodies when they lie or pass behind the sun.
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Astronomy and related astronomical terms
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