periaxial

/ˌpɛəriˈæksiəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a periaxis, especially in being radial or having a central axis

“The periaxial system of the flower is a crucial part of its reproductive process.”

2. noun

a periaxis or a periaxial system

“The periaxial structure of the cell played a vital role in its division and growth.”

Synonyms

  • axial
  • radial

Antonyms

  • anisotropic
  • asymmetric