Apically: meaning, definitions and examples

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apically

 

[ หˆeษชpษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

anatomy context

In an anatomical context, 'apically' refers to something that is situated at the apex or tip. It is often used to describe the location of certain structures in organisms, particularly in biology and medicine.

Synonyms

apexward, tipward.

Examples of usage

  • The blood vessels run apically towards the heart.
  • Apically located cells play a critical role in tissue regeneration.
  • The apically positioned leaves receive more sunlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "apically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apical

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ€เคฐเฅเคทเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช apikal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ apikal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟั–ะบะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apikalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ˆ็ซฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท apical

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apical

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท apikal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apikรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ apikรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กถ็ซฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apikalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ apical

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟะธะบะฐะปัŒะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ apikal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apical

Etymology

The word 'apically' is derived from the Latin word 'apex', meaning 'tip' or 'summit'. In the context of biology and anatomy, it has been used to describe positions related to the apex of structures, especially in plants and animals. It emphasizes the importance of spatial orientation in anatomical and physiological descriptions. The suffix '-ly' indicates that it is an adverb, pertaining to the manner or direction relating to the apex.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,503, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.