axial

axial definition - medical

ax·i·al (ăkˈsē-əl)

adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by an axis; axile.
  2. Relating to or situated in the head and trunk region of the body.
  3. Relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.

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