axiate, a. Zool.
(ˈæksɪət)
[f. L. axi-s axis1 + -ate2.]
= axial a.
| 1926 L. T. Hogben Compar. Physiol. xii. 203 The morphological differentiation of parts (axiate pattern) with reference to a given axis is preceded by the appearance of a gradient of physiological activity (axial gradient) along this axis. 1949 Koestler Insight & Outlook xi. 162 In higher organisms we find axiate gradients with the growing tip..as the dominant integrative centre. |