cen·trip·e·tal

(sen-trip'ĕ-tăl),

1. Synonym(s): afferent

2. Denoting the direction of the force pulling an object toward an axis of rotation. Synonym(s): axipetal

[L. centrum, center, + peto, to seek]

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cen·trip·e·tal

(sen-tripĕ-tăl)

1. Synonym(s): afferent.

2. Denoting the direction of the force pulling an object toward an axis of rotation.
Synonym(s): axipetal.

[L. centrum, center, + peto, to seek]

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