abaxial

[ ab-ak-see-uhl ]

adjective

1. being or situated away from the axis:

   the abaxial surface of a leaf.

abaxial

/ æbˈæksɪəl /

adjective

1. facing away from the axis, as the surface of a leaf Compare adaxial

Word History and Origins

Origin of abaxial¹

First recorded in 1850–55; ab- + axial

Example Sentences

Liang and Mahadevan's new research shows that in the lily, however, midrib growth and differential adaxial/abaxial growth play only minor roles.

From US News

Tabulae present, and two larger septa, an axial and abaxial, are always present, with traces of ten smaller septa.

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