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Parallel, or nearly so, with the shell axis. Longitudinal, following the direction of the axis of the shell. Longitudinal ribs or color bands. In the same direction as the axis; from apex to the base of a snail shell. Axial ribs are those parallel to the edge of the outer lip. Transverse is a preferred term. In gastropods, running parallel to the shell's axis, or from spire to base.
Ãâó: www.fish.washington.edu/naturemapping/mollusks/glo...
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| axial |
along, or parallel to, the main axis; lengthwise, longitudinal.
Ãâó: gmbis.marinebiodiversity.ca/BayOfFundy/glossA-D.ht...
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| axillary |
with reference to inner base of pectoral or pelvic fin; site of scale-like process called pectoral or pelvic axillary process
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| axial |
A special form of X-ray examination that takes many X-ray images of an area of the body. It then uses a computer to put these images together to form a ross sectional.
Ãâó: www.spinalnet.co.uk/EEndCom/GBCON/homepage.nsf/0/7...
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| axillary dissection |
(AK-sil-air-ee) Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary lymph node dissection.
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