Abaxial is a term that refers to something in particular being found away from the center of the body or the body part in question.

On the side facing away from or farthest from the axis or main shoot. Abaxial surface of a leaf is the side of the leaf facing away from the main stem. Often, the lower surface of the leaf.

facing away from axis or stem, such as the lower surface of a leaf. cf. adaxial.

[Position] -- The side or surface facing away from the axis, usually the lower surface.

On the side that is away from the axis or central line, usually on the underside of the explant – See here.

(adj) facing away from the axis of an organ or organism

  Lying outside the axis of any body or part

away from the axis; bottom of a leaf

<botany> Describes a plant part which is on the side or surface of an organ, facing away from the axis. (09 Oct 1997)

Facing away from the axis. In botany, describes a plant part which is on the side or surface of an organ

On the side away from the axis, usually refers to the underside of a leaf relative to the stem.

(botany,zoology) Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf; or the back of an animal.en|dorsal *away from the axis

See sesamoids.