apical

apical definition - medical

a·pi·cal (āˈpĭ-kəl, ăpˈĭ-)

adjective
  1. Relating to the apex of a pyramidal or pointed structure.
  2. Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point.

Related Forms:

  • aˈpi·cal·ly adverb

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