apico-

Definition

Having a shape that has a tip, point, or apex; apical, pointy.

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from apex.

Example Sentences

• "e.g. apicoplast, apicophilicity, Homophoberia apicosa"
• "e.g. apicocardiac, apicolateral, apicomedial"
• "usage note: For organisms that are attached to a substrate (e.g. sponges, protists), the side attached to the substrate is referred to as the basal end, and the end furthest from attachment is referred to as apical"