abaxial

abaxial definition - medical

ab·ax·i·al (ăb-ăkˈsē-əl) or ab·ax·ile (ăb-ăkˈsīl)

adjective
Located away from or on the opposite side of an axis.

Related Forms:

  • ab·axˈi·al·ly adverb

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