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Apical

The adjective for apex, the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, like the lung or the heart. For example, an apical lung tumor is a tumor located at the top of the lung.

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1. Relating to the apex or tip of a pyramidal or pointed structure. 2. Situated nearer to the apex of a structure in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of basal. SYN: apicalis [TA].

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api·cal 'ā-pi-kəlalso 'ap-i- adj of, relating to, or situated at an apex

api·cal·ly -k(ə-)lē adv

Medical dictionary. 2011.