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axis pl. axes [ak′sēz] Etymology: Gk, axon, axle 1 (in anatomy) a line that passes through the center of the body, or a part of the body, such as the frontal axis, binauricular axis, and basifacial axis. 2 the second cervical vertebra, about which the atlas rotates, allowing the head to be turned, extended, and flexed. Also called epistropheus odontoid vertebra. axes [L., Gr.] plural of axis. The straight lines which intersect at right angles and on which graphs are drawn. Usually the horizontal axis is the x-axis and the vertical one the y-axis. Called also axes of reference. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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