Adaxial surface

Pronunciation
/uh-DAK-see-uhl sur-fuhs/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Adaxial surface
Plural
Adaxial surfaces

Definition

The surface of a structure that faces towards the axis or stem, often referred to as the upper surface in leaves.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad-', meaning 'towards', and 'axial', meaning 'relating to the axis'.

Example

The adaxial surface of a butterfly wing is typically brightly colored.

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