abaxial

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Adjective abaxial has 1 sense

abaxial, dorsal - facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
Antonyms: adaxial, ventral

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Abaxial

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Referring to the side or surface of an object or organism that is farthest from its axis or central point.

Sense 1: In botany, relating to or located on the side of a leaf that is opposite to the side that faces the stem.

Sense 2: In anatomy, pertaining to a structure or organ located away from the midline of the body.

Sample Sentences:

The abaxial surface of the leaf has a slightly rough texture.
When dissecting the organism, the abaxial organs were carefully examined.

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