paraxonic

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ axonic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pæɹəkˈsɒnɪk/

Adjective

paraxonic (not comparable)

1. (zoology) In bearing weight evenly on two parallel axes within the foot, typically the third and fourth digits.

   Deer, camels and peccaries possess paraxonic feet.

Related terms

• mesaxonic
• ectaxonic