Definition of ADAXIAL

adaxial

Meanings

Adjective

  • nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism
    • "the upper side of a leaf is known as the adaxial surface"

Adj

  • On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.
  • adjacent to the axis, or in vertebrates the notochord.

Origin / Etymology

From ad- + axial.

Synonyms

ventral

Antonyms

abaxial

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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