basipetal

adjective ba·sip·e·tal \bā-ˈsi-pə-t^əl, -ˈzi-\

Definition of BASIPETAL

: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward <basipetal maturation of an inflorescence>

— ba·sip·e·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

Latin basis + petere to go toward — more at feather

First Known Use: 1869

Medical Dictionary

adjective ba·sip·e·tal \bā-ˈsip-ət-^əl, -ˈzip-\

: proceeding from the apex toward the base or from above downward

—ba·sip·e·tal·ly \-^əl-ē\ adverb

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