DORSAL


Meaning of DORSAL in English

[ 'dɔ:s(ə)l ]

■ adjective Anatomy, Zoology, & Botany on or relating to the upper side or back. Compare with ventral .

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from late L. ~is , from L. dorsum 'back'.

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