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  • Axoneme

    The core filament of a cilium or a flagellum.  

  • Axometer

    Measuring device for adjusting eyeglasses so that the lenses are suitable for the optic axes of the eyes.  

  • Principal axis

    In optics, a line that passes through the optical center or nodal point of a lens perpendicular to the surface of the lens.  

  • Optic axis

    A line that connects the anterior and posterior poles of the eye.  

  • Cardiac axis

    A graphic representation of the main conduction vector of the heart, determined through measurements of direction and amplitude of the complexes in several leads on a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Normal axis is zero to +90°.  

  • Axiopulpal

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of a tooth and the pulpal walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiomesial

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of a tooth and the mesial walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiolingual

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth and the lingual walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axiolabial

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth with the labial walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

  • Axioincisal

    Concerning the angle formed by the long axis of the tooth and the incisal walls of a cavity in the tooth.  

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