apical

adjective api·cal \ˈā-pi-kəl also ˈa-pi-\

Definition of APICAL

: of, relating to, or situated at an apex

: of, relating to, or formed with the tip of the tongue <n, l, and r are apical consonants>

— api·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

probably from New Latin apicalis, from Latin apic-, apex

First Known Use: 1806

Medical Dictionary

adjective api·cal \ˈā-pi-kəl also ˈap-i-\

: of, relating to, or situated at an apex

—api·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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