definition of the word abactinal

ab- + actinal

abactinal (comparative more abactinal, superlative most abactinal)

1. (zoölogy) Pertaining to the surface or end opposite to the mouth in a radiate animal; -- opposed to actinal.

   The aboral or abactinal area. - L. Agassiz

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