acropetal
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a·crop·e·tal
(ə-krŏp'ĭ-tl) 
adj.
Developing or maturing from the base toward the apex, as in those plant organs in which the younger tissues are nearer the apex.
acropetally a·crop'e·tal·ly adv.
adj.
Developing or maturing from the base toward the apex, as in those plant organs in which the younger tissues are nearer the apex.
acropetally a·crop'e·tal·ly adv.
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