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Abaxial
Abaxial (pronounced: /æbˈæksɪəl/) is a term used in anatomy and botany to refer to a position on the opposite side of or away from the axis.
Etymology
The term "abaxial" is derived from two Latin words: "ab", meaning "away from", and "axis", meaning "axle". Thus, it literally means "away from the axle".
Related Terms
- Adaxial: The surface or side of an organ or organism that is oriented towards the axis. It is the opposite of abaxial.
- Dorsal: In anatomy, dorsal refers to the back or upper side of an organism. It is similar to abaxial in the sense that it refers to a position away from the axis.
- Ventral: The ventral side of an organism is the side that faces downwards or towards the ground. It is the opposite of dorsal and can be considered similar to adaxial.
- Anterior: In anatomy, anterior refers to the front or forward-facing side of an organism. It is similar to adaxial.
- Posterior: The posterior side of an organism is the back or rear side. It is similar to abaxial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abaxial
- Wikipedia's article - Abaxial
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