radial

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These variations can imitate the subtle radial velocity signals astronomers look for, sometimes making it difficult to determine whether a planet is truly present.

From Science Daily

But starfish—as well as sand dollars and sea anemones—have radial symmetry, with identical segments of their body radiating out from a central point.

From Scientific American

"Such radial cracks can only form if the host mineral, the garnet, stays very strong," explains Duretz.

From Science Daily

A 35-year-old who installed home security systems ended up in his Chevy Suburban when he lost control of the drill, snapping his radial tendon.

From Seattle Times

Hutchinson agrees this makes sense, because radial fascicles can change the tip’s cross sectional profile, allowing it to pucker and poke, for example.

From Science Magazine