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axil
The angle formed between a leaf stalk and the stem to which it is attached. In flowering plants, buds develop in the axils of leaves.
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The upper (usually acute) angle between a leaf stalk and the stem from which it branches.
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The area between the base of a leaf-stalk and the stem.
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[n] - the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk
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The angle between the stem and either a leaf stalk or a lateral branch.
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The upper angle formed by a leaf or branch with a stem. Things that pop out in the axils are called AXILLARY.
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The more-or-less V-shaped angle made by the junction between a leaf and a stem or twig.
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axil
Member of the axin family. Interacts with GSK-3 and b -catenin. By enhancing phosphorylation and thus the subsequent degradation of b -catenin, inhibits axis formation in Xenopusembryos.
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Ax'il noun [ Latin axilla . Confer Axle .] (Botany) The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs. Gray.
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<plant biology> The upper angle formed by a leaf or branch and the axis bearing it (main stem). ... (02 Jan 1998) ...
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noun the upper angle between an axis and an offshoot such as a branch or leafstalk
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• (n.) The angle or point of divergence between the upper side of a branch, leaf, or petiole, and the stem or branch from which it springs.
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Axil is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Peaceful Father` Axel,Axelle,Axil The name Axil doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Axil seems to be unique!
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′sil Synonyms: axilla
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The angular space between a growing leaf, bract, or branch and the stem from which it grows. Buds or shoots that grow in axils are known as axiliary buds and shoots.
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AXIL
The point where a leaf meets the stem of a plant
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Axil
In botany, the axil is the angle between the upper surface of a branch or leafstalk and the stem from which it grows.
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Upper angle between a leaf (or bract) and the stem from which it grows. Organs developing in the axil, such as shoots and buds, are termed axillary, or lateral
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Axil
see leaf axil.
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The angle formed by the junction of the leaf and stem from which new shoots develop.
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Axil
the upper angle formed between two structures or organs, such as a leaf and the stem from which it grows
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The point on a plant leaf where the upper side of the petiole joins the stem.
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axil
the upper angle between one part of a plant and another; e.g. the stem and a leaf.
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1) Angle 2) Angle between a branch and stem 3) Angle between a leaf and its branch 4) Angle between branch and trunk 5) Angle between stem and stalk 6) Botanical angle 7) Branch angle 8) English boy name 9) Leaf angle 10) Leaf-bra...
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