uniclinal

/juːnɪˈklaɪnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to growth in a single direction, typically upward.

“The biologist studied the uniclinal patterns of stem cell development.”

2. noun

a cell or tissue that grows in a single direction.

“The researcher examined the uniclinal cells under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • one-sided
  • unidirectional

Antonyms

  • bidirectional
  • multidirectional