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Definition of post axial - 3 dictionary results

post⋅ax⋅i⋅al

  [pohst-ak-see-uhl]
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–adjective Anatomy, Zoology.
pertaining to or situated behind the axis of the body, esp. the posterior side of the axis of a limb.
Origin:
1870–75; post- + axial

Related forms:
post⋅ax⋅i⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: post·ax·i·al
Pronunciation: -'ak-sE-&l
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimbor the fibular side of the hind limb; also : of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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postaxial post·ax·i·al (pōst-āk'sē-əl)
adj.

  1. Posterior to the axis of the body or to the axis of a limb in the anatomical position.

  2. Of or being the portion of a limb bud lying caudal to the axis of the limb.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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