Abaxial and Ventral

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Abaxial adjective - Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism.

Usage example: the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem

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Ventral is an antonym for abaxial.

Ventral adjective - Nearest to or facing toward the axis of an organ or organism.

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Abaxial is an antonym for ventral.

Nearby Word: venter

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