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ABAXIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism

Example:

the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem

Synonyms:

abaxial; dorsal

Classified under:

Adjectives

Domain category:

biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)

Antonym:

adaxial (nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism)

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