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longitudinal
adjective
/ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl,ˌlɑnʤəˈtuːɾənəl,lɒŋɡəˈtjuːdənəl/
a)
Relating to
length
, or to
longitude
.
b)
Running in the
direction
of the long
axis
of a body.
Ant
:
transverse
, cross-sectional
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