Apically: meaning, definitions and examples
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apically
[ หeษชpษชkli ]
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:
๐ต๐น apical
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเฅเคฐเฅเคทเค
๐ฉ๐ช apikal
๐ฎ๐ฉ apikal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฟัะบะฐะปัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ apikalny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ็ซฏใฎ
๐ซ๐ท apical
๐ช๐ธ apical
๐น๐ท apikal
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ apikรกlnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ apikรกlny
๐จ๐ณ ้กถ็ซฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ apikalni
๐ฎ๐ธ apical
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะฟะธะบะฐะปัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ apikal
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 21500 confidant
- 21501 rectifying
- 21502 commuters
- 21503 apically
- 21504 jutting
- 21505 coop
- 21506 amplifying
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