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apical

[ey-pi-kuhl, ap-i-] / ˈeɪ pɪ kəl, ˈæp ɪ- /








ADJECTIVE
tiptop
Synonyms
Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
uppermost
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One reason apical infections are especially concerning is that they are often difficult to detect.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The number of apical progenitor cells, which are essential for building the cerebral cortex, was significantly lower.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

This orientation ensures that cellular components are evenly shared and that two new apical progenitor cells are produced.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

As a result, apical progenitor cells were less able to renew themselves.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

The specimen has a vertical pupil, divided anal, 21 scale rows, and two apical pits.

From Systematic Status of the Colubrid Snake, Leptodeira discolor Gunther by Duellman, William E.




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