Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 30 compound words that contain apical. The most common are listed below. Open apical in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- apical ancestorIn kinship and descent, a common ancestor from whom a lineage or clan may trace its descent. The ancestor who is at the apex of the genealogy.
- apical ectodermal ridgeA formation of ectodermal cells that occurs at the distal end of each limb bud and functions as the primary signaling point to secure the proper development of a limb.
- apical meristemA meristem at the top of a root or shoot.
- apical germ poreA small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore which is located at the spore apex, opposite the hilar appendage and used for germination.
- apical dendriteA dendrite that emerges from the apex of a pyramidal cell.
- apical meristemsplural of apical meristem: A meristem at the top of a root or shoot.
- apical annulusAn annulus near the top of a mushroom’s stem
- apical ancestorsplural of apical ancestor: In kinship and descent, a common ancestor from whom a lineage or clan may trace its descent. The ancestor who is at the apex of the genealogy.
- apical dendritesplural of apical dendrite: A dendrite that emerges from the apex of a pyramidal cell.
- apical germ poresplural of apical germ pore: A small pore in the outer wall of a fungal spore which is located at the spore apex, opposite the hilar appendage and used for germination.
- apical ballooning cardiomyopathySynonym of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A type of nonischemic cardiomyopathy in which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the myocardium.
- apical ectodermal ridgesplural of apical ectodermal ridge: A formation of ectodermal cells that occurs at the distal end of each limb bud and functions as the primary signaling point to secure the proper development of a limb.
- transient apical ballooning syndromeSynonym of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A type of nonischemic cardiomyopathy in which there is a sudden temporary weakening of the myocardium.
Compound words 30
- periapicalSurrounding an apex (especially of a tooth).
- anteapicalLocated in front of an apex.
- buccoapicalPertaining to the buccal (inner cheek) surface and apex of a tooth or its alveolus.
- cervicoapicalRelating to the apex of the neck of a structure
- dorsoapicalOf or relating to the back and apex.
- postapicalLocated behind an apex.
- posteroapicalposterior to an apex
- preapicalLocated before an apex.
- adapicaltowards an apex
- anteroapicalanterior and apical