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ad⋅ax⋅i⋅al

  [ad-ak-see-uhl]
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–adjective Botany, Mycology.
situated on the side toward the axis or stem.
Origin:
1895–1900; ad- + axial
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ad·ax·i·al   (ād-āk'sē-əl)   
adj.  

  1. Located on the side nearest to the axis of an organ or organism.

  2. Of or relating to the side or surface facing or nearest to the axis of an organ, such as the upper surface of a leaf; ventral.

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