par·ax·i·al (p -rk s - l)adj. Located alongside of the axis of a body or part. |
paraxial
[perak′sē·əl]
pertaining to an organ or other structure located near the axis of the body.
paraxial
Pertains to light rays situated near enough to the axis of an optical system for the gaussian theory to apply. See gaussian theory.
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