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axile

 
Dictionary: ax·ile   (ăk'sīl) pronunciation
 
adj.

Situated along the central axis of an ovary having two or more locules: axile placentation.

[AX(IS) + –ILE1.]


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(ăk'sīl)
adj.

Axial.

 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (botany) relating to or attached to the axis
  Synonym: axial
  Pertains to noun: axis (meaning #3)


 
 

 

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