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Definition of Axial point
1. Noun. (mathematics) Any point that lies on any of the axes of a coordinate system ¹
2. Noun. (optics) nodal point ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Axial point
1. One of two point's in a compound optical system so related that a ray directed toward the first point will appear to have passed through the second point parallel to its original direction. Synonym: axial point. (05 Mar 2000)