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ascending

as·cen·ding

UK/əˈsɛn.dɪŋ/ US/ʌˈsɛndɪŋ/ uncommon
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

moving or going or growing upward

  • “the ascending plane”
  • “the ascending staircase”
  • “the ascending stems of chickweed”
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noun

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Origin

From ascend + -ing.

Phrases

  • ascending cervical artery
  • ascending chain condition
  • ascending colon
  • ascending node
  • ascending palatine artery
  • ascending pharyngeal artery

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