adj 1  :  of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an axis  2 a  :  situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis  b  :  extending in a direction essentially perpendicular to the plane of a cyclic structure (as of cyclohexane) < hydrogens>  - compare EQUATORIAL  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  ax·ile  ax·il·la 
 
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