Definition
abapical
adjective
- situated away from or not at the apex; located at or toward the base rather than the tip
Usage: technical; biology; botany
Examples
- The abapical end of the leaf is broader than the apical tip.
- In plant anatomy, abapical tissues are those located toward the base of the organ.
- The abapical region of the root differs structurally from the apical meristem.
- Abapical growth patterns are less common than apical growth in most plants.