DORSUM


Meaning of DORSUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' do ̇ r-s ə m

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural dor · sa \ -s ə \

Etymology: L

Date: 1615

1 : the upper surface of an appendage or part

2 : BACK especially : the entire dorsal surface of an animal

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.