Look up: axis

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   Axis
   In anatomy, the 2nd cervical vertebrae is called the axis. It provides the pivot for the atlas and the head.
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   Axis
   The main stem of a flower or panicle.
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   axis
   [n] - the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged 2. [n] - a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions 3. [n] - the 2nd cervical vertebra 4. [n] - the center around which something rotates
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   Axis
   [pronounce: acks-iss ] Imaginary vertical line that goes from one pole of the Earth to the other. The Earth turns around on this line.
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   A line around which a device operates. Example: In a microphone, this would be an imaginary line coming out from the front of the microphone in the direction of motion of the diaphragm.
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   Axis
   The line, real or imaginary, passing through the center of an object about which it could rotate; a point of reference.
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   Alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan. Originally the Rome-Berlin Axis (i.e. a North-South line between the two capitals), later became the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis.
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   Axis
   see Astigmatism
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   A hypothetical linear path around which an object can be rotated, or across which it can be mirrored. In the Cartesian co-ordinate system, the three world axes, X, Y and Z (width, height and depth) define directionality within the 3D universe. Hence, a co-ordinate of (0,0,0) defines the origin of the world.
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    Axis
    The line, real or imaginary, passing through the centre of an object about which it could rotate; a point of reference. See also: x axis, y axis.
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    Axis
    Alliance of Nazi Germany and fascist Italy before and during World War II. The Rome-Berlin Axis was formed in 1936, when Italy was being threatened with sanctions because of its invasion of...
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    Axis
    Axis: The axis is the second cervical vertebra (symbol: C2). It is called the 'axis' because the uppermost cervical vertebra (called the atlas) rotates about the odontoid process of C2. The joint between the axis and atlas is a pivot type of joint. It allows the head turn. The Latin word 'axis' means axle or pole. The axis bone serves as the axle a ...
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    axis
    an imaginary straight line passing through a body or a system with respect to which this body or system is symmetrical Category: Medicine • a direction in which a part of a machine can move in a linear or rotary mode Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers) • a line actually drawn and used as the basis of measurements in an architectural or other wor...
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    an imaginary straight line around which buildings or spaces/rooms within buildings are positioned. Axial planning involves deliberately positioning a number of buildings or rooms within a building on an axis which runs through their centres.
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    Axis
    Definition (keystage 2) A line associated with a figure or an object. <br /> The plural of axis is axes.
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    Axis
    Ax'is noun [ Latin ] (Zoology) The spotted deer ( Cervus axis or Axis maculata ) of India, where it is called hog deer and parrah (Moorish name).
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    Axis
    Ax'is noun ; plural Axes [ Latin axis axis, axle. See Axle .] A straight line, real or imaginary, passing through a body, on which it revolves, or may be supposed to revolve; a line passing through a body or system around which the parts are symmetrically arranged. 2. (Math.) A straight line with respect to which the different parts of a magnitude are symme ...
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    axis
    <botany> A stem, commonly used for the main stem of a whole plant or of an inflorescence. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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    axis
    noun a straight line through a body or figure that satisfies certain conditions
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    axis of rotation noun the center around which something rotates
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    axis vertebra noun the 2nd cervical vertebra; serves as a pivot for turning the head
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    noun the main stem or central part about which plant organs or plant parts such as branches are arranged
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    Axis
    `Axis` may refer to: * The Axis powers of World War II ** The Axis of evil, used by George W. Bush to refer to Iran, Iraq, and North Korea In literature: * Axis (novel), a sequel to Robert Charles Wilson's `Spin` In science: * Axis (anatomy), the second cervical vertebra of the spine * `Axis` (deer), a genus of deer * Optical axis, in optics * Axis (Science Festival), the annual technical festival of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technolog...
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    axis
    (ak´sis) pl. ax´es a line through a center of a body, or about which a structure revolves. the second cervical vertebra. adj., ax´ial., adj. Axis. (A), (Top) seen from the side; (bottom) seen from above. (B), Position of the axis (red), immediately below the atlas.&...
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    Axis
    • (n.) Also used of the body only of the vertebra, which is prolonged anteriorly within the foramen of the first vertebra or atlas, so as to form the odontoid process or peg which serves as a pivot for the atlas and head to turn upon. • (n.) A straight line with respect to which the different parts of a magnitude are symmetrically arrange...
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