Abaxial and Dorsal

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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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Dorsal is a synonym for abaxial. In some cases you can use "Dorsal" instead an adjective "Abaxial".

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

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Abaxial is a synonym for dorsal. You can use "Abaxial" instead an adjective "Dorsal". popular alternative

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