adaxial
On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper sideOn the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)On the side that is towards the axis or central line, usually on the upper side.
(not comparable)Adjacent to the axis, or in vertebrates the notochord.
In zebrafish, the adaxial cells are precursors to the embryonic slow muscle fibers.
More definitions
- nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism
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- nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism:ventral