subapical
/sʌbˈeɪpɪkəl/
adjective
- Located just below the tip or apex of a structure, such as a plant shoot, tooth, or organ.
- The subapical region of the plant stem is where new leaves often emerge.
- The dentist noted a small cavity on the subapical surface of the tooth.
- In some insects, the subapical part of the antenna has sensory hairs.
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