apikaalsele
Apikaalsele is a term of Estonian origin. It is the allative case of the word "apikaalne," which means apical. The apical region refers to the tip or apex of something, such as a plant shoot or root. Therefore, "apikaalsele" indicates movement towards or in the direction of this apical region.
In biological contexts, the term is often used in relation to plant growth. For instance, apical meristems
The concept of apicality extends beyond botany to other fields where a distinct tip or extremity is