adaxial

ad·ax·i·al

(ad-ak'sē-ăl),
Toward an axis, or on one or other side of an axis.
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adaxial

(ăd-ăk′sē-əl)
adj.
1. Located on the side nearest to the axis of an organ or organism.
2. Of or relating to the side or surface facing or nearest to the axis of an organ, such as the upper surface of a leaf; ventral.
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adaxial

(of a leaf) facing the stem.
Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005

ad·ax·i·al

(ad-ak'sē-ăl)
Toward an axis, or on one or other side of an axis.
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