adaxial

(ad ak′sē əl)

adjective

Bot. designating or on the side toward the axis or stem

See adaxial in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Located on the side nearest to the axis of an organ or organism.
Of or relating to the side or surface facing or nearest to the axis of an organ, such as the upper surface of a leaf; ventral.

Learn more about adaxial

adaxial in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD