Adradial

/ædˈreɪdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or moving toward a radius or an axis in anatomical terms.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad-' (toward) + 'radialis' (relating to a ray or radius). An anatomical adjective formed by adding 'ad-' as a prefix to 'radial.'

Kelly Says

Adradial is the anatomical 'toward' version—imagine you're looking at a starfish arm from the tip; adradial means moving back toward the center point where all the arms connect.

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