subterminal

/sʌbˈtɜrmənəl/
adjective
  1. Located near but not at the very end of something.
    • In this insect species, the antennae have a subterminal segment that is slightly thicker.
    • The subterminal bud on the branch will grow into a new shoot.
    • The subterminal position of the mark on the leaf helps identify the plant.
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