Defn: The end or edge of a vein nearest the surface. [U.S.] Apex of the earth's motion (Astron.), that point of the heavens toward which the earth is moving in its orbit.
APHAERESIS
A*phær"e*sis, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: Same as Apheresis.
APHAKIA
A*pha"ki*a, n. Etym: [NL.; Gr. (Med.)
Defn: An anomalous state of refraction caused by the absence of the crystalline lens, as after operations for cataract. The remedy is the use of powerful convex lenses. Dunglison.
APHAKIAL
A*pha"ki*al, a. (Med.)
Defn: Pertaining to aphakia; as, aphakial eyes.
APHANIPTERA
Aph`a*nip"te*ra, n. pl. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A group of wingless insects, of which the flea in the type. See
Flea.
APHANIPTEROUS
Aph`a*nip"ter*ous, a. (Zoöl.)