ab·ax·i·al

(ăb-ăk′sē-əl)

adj.

Located away from or on the opposite side of the axis, as of an organ or organism.

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abaxial

(æbˈæksɪəl) or

abaxile

adj

(Botany) facing away from the axis, as the surface of a leaf. Compare adaxial

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ab•ax•i•al

(æbˈæk si əl)

adj.

being or situated away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf.

[1850–55]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.

abaxial - facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"

dorsal

biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms

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

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