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apically

apically

8.0
At the tip or top of something, for example the end of a leaf
  • adverb
  • /ˈeɪpɪkli/
  • Specialized
translation icon : apicalmente
  • The level of CFH showed similar changes: it decreased both apically and basally in the cultures exposed to oxidative stress compared to the level in the control cultures.

Examples

  • Now the cochlea gets pretty small as it goes very apical apically and the electrodes don't fit up into apical region so far.

  • The tree's branches spread out apically, showcasing the lush green leaves at the very top.

  • The scientist examined the cells at the apically positioned layer to study their growth.

  • During the experiment, the water level rose apically, indicating a higher concentration of nutrients.

How Apical

apically
  • Specialized
8.0
distally
  • Specialized
1 8.2
basally
  • Specialized
7.9

Surface Forms

apically positive

Morphology

apically = apical (semi-transparent) = apex + al + ly

Standard adverb formation from the adjective 'apical' by adding '-ly', yielding 'in a manner relating to the apex'.

Etymology

Apically comes from the word apex, which means 'tip' or 'top'. So, to do something apically is to do it at the very tip or top of an object.