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postaxial

adjective post·ax·i·al \ˌpōst-ˈak-sē-əl\

Definition of POSTAXIAL

:  of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb; also :  of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs
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First Known Use of POSTAXIAL

1872
Medical Dictionary

postaxial

adjective post·ax·i·al \-ˈak-sē-əl\

Medical Definition of POSTAXIAL

:  of or relating to the ulnar side of the vertebrate forelimb or the fibular side of the hind limb; also :  of or relating to the side of an animal or side of one of its limbs that is posterior to the axis of its body or limbs

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