Abaxial

  • Title

    Abaxial

  • Definition

    Referring to the side of an organ situated away from the axis; i.e., the morphologically lower surface of a leaf. Opposite of adaxial and same as ventral, under, and lower surface.

  • Related Terms

    Adaxial

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