ax·i·al

(ak'sē-ăl),

1. Relating to an axis. Synonym(s): axialis [TA], axile

2. Relating to or situated in the central part of the body, in the head and trunk as distinguished from the limbs, for example, axial skeleton.

3. In dentistry, relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.

4. In radiology, an axial image is one obtained by rotating around the axis of the body, producing a transverse planar image, that is, a section transverse to the axis.

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axial

Imaging
adjective An MRI term referring to a plane, slice or section made by cutting the body or part of it at right angles to the long axis; if the body or part is upright, the cut is parallel to the horizon.

ax·i·al

(ak'sē-ăl) [TA]

1. Relating to an axis.
Synonym(s): axialis, axile.

2. Relating to or situated in the central part of the body, in the head and trunk as distinguished from the limbs, e.g., axial skeleton.

3. dentistry Relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.

[L. axis, axle, + -al, adj. suffix]

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Axial

A straight line passing through a spherical body between its two poles and about which the body may revolve.

Mentioned in: Microphthalmia and Anophthalmia

ax·i·al

(ak'sē-ăl) [TA]

1. In dentistry, relating to or parallel with the long axis of a tooth.

2. In radiology, an axial image is one obtained by rotating around the axis of the body, producing a transverse planar image, i.e., a section transverse to the axis.

3. Relating to an axis.

4. Relating to or situated in the central part of the body, in the head and trunk as distinguished from the limbs, e.g., axial skeleton.

[L. axis, axle, + -al, adj. suffix]

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