away from or facing away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf
Origin of abaxial
ab- + axial
adjective
- An example of abaxial is the lower part of a leaf that faces away from the plant's stem.
- In biology, the dorsal or back fin of a fish is on the abaxial side from the belly.
The definition of abaxial refers to a position on the opposite side of or away from the axis.
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abaxial
adjective
Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
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Adjective
(not comparable)
- (botany) On the side that is away from the axis or central line, usually on the underside; dorsal. [Mid 19th century.]
- (mathematics) A direction perpendicular to an axis or the coordinate that measures displacement in such a direction.
Origin
ab- (“away from”) + axial (“axis”).
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abaxial - Medical Definition
adj.
Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.
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Sentence Examples
- The abaxial surface of these leaves is covered with a suspicious gray film.
- At certain times of the year, you can find fern spores on the abaxial surface of the leaves.