axipetal


cen·trip·e·tal

(sen-trip'ĕ-tăl), 1. Synonym(s): afferent2. Denoting the direction of the force pulling an object toward an axis of rotation. Synonym(s): axipetal [L. centrum, center, + peto, to seek]

cen·trip·e·tal

(sen-tripĕ-tăl) 1. Synonym(s): afferent. 2. Denoting the direction of the force pulling an object toward an axis of rotation.
Synonym(s): axipetal.
[L. centrum, center, + peto, to seek]