axial

ax·i·al   (āk'sē-əl)    adj.   Relating to, characterized by, or forming an axis. Located on, around, or in the direction of an axis. ax'i·al'i·ty (-āl'ĭ-tē) n., ax'i·al·ly adv.

Main Entry: ax·i·al
Pronunciation: 'ak-sE-&l
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis
2 a : situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis b : extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as ofcyclohexane) <axial hydrogens> —compare EQUATORIAL

axial ax·i·al (āk'sē-əl)
adj.

1. Relating to or characterized by an axis; axile.

2. Relating to or situated in the head and trunk region of the body.

3. Relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.