abaxial

/æˈbæksiəl/
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Other forms: abaxially

Definitions of abaxial
  1. adjective
    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”
    synonyms: dorsal
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    antonyms:
    adaxial
    nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism
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