Associations to the word «Adaxial»

Wiktionary

ADAXIAL, adjective. (botany) On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.
ADAXIAL, adjective. (developmental biology) adjacent to the axis, or in vertebrates the notochord.

Dictionary definition

ADAXIAL, 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".

Wise words

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