acropetal (əˈkrɒpɪtəl) ![]() | |
| —adj | |
| Compare basipetal (of leaves and flowers) produced in order from the base upwards so that the youngest are at the apex | |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |