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Paraxial

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(embryology) Lateral to the neural tube..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (embryology) Lateral to the neural tube.
  2. (physics) Near an optical axis.
  3. (mathematics) Parallel to one or more axes of the coordinate system.

Example Sentences

paraxial mesoderm
paraxial radiation
paraxial rectangle

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What does paraxial mean?

Paraxial means (embryology) Lateral to the neural tube..

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What is the opposite of paraxial?

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How do you use paraxial in a sentence?

paraxial mesoderm

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