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Definition of Paraxial

1. a. On either side of the axis of the skeleton.

Definition of Paraxial

1. Adjective. (embryology) Lateral to the neural tube ¹

2. Adjective. (physics) Near an optical axis ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Paraxial

1. Referring to the spacing of rays closely surrounding the principal axis of a lens system. See: eyepiece, parfocal. (05 Aug 1998)

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