Definitions for "Axial"
In a direction parallel to the long axis of a structure.
along, or parallel to, the main axis; lengthwise, longitudinal.
Imaging along the axis of the body
Of or pertaining to an axis; of the nature of, or resembling, an axis; around an axis.
Belonging to the axis of the body; as, the axial skeleton; or to the axis of any appendage or organ; as, the axial bones.
Pertaining to or more or less parallel to the axis of coiling of a gastropod shell.
extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure
Anatomical reference to the axis of an animal, such as its vertebrae.
The plane of section that runs from the front to the back of the body, dividing it into top and bottom parts. Also known as transaxial, cross, or transverse section. B0 (MRI)(B zero) is the symbol used to represent the main (constant) magnetic field of the MRI scanner. Expressed in Tesla
flow meter a flowmeter that consists of a "propeller" in a tube.
of or relating to or resembling an axis of rotation
relating to or attached to the axis; "axial angle"
Position as it relates to the CNS. Intra-axial is within the CNS; extra-axial is outside the CNS.
With branches arising from buds in leaf axil.
A layout, plan or design with an axis of symmetry.
something that follows around or rotates around an axis The axial position of the piston ensured that vibration was reduced axis (n)
around or about an axis (a link between two or more places)
The space formed between the curved proximal surface of the teeth as they come into contact.
An adjective describing a design which is structured on a straight axis. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 - DEFINITIONS Return to glossary index
something that is aligned with the beam pipe or beam axis.
Term used to describe a plan or design that is based on a symmetrical, linear arrangement of elements.
Forward motion