DORSAL
Dictionary entry overview: What does dorsal mean? • DORSAL (adjective)
The adjective DORSAL has 2 senses:
1. belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
2. facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
Familiarity information: DORSAL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DORSAL (adjective)
Meaning:
Belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
Context example:
the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals
Antonym:
ventral (toward or on or near the belly (front of a primate or lower surface of a lower animal))
Meaning:
Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
Synonyms:
abaxial; dorsal
Context example:
the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem
Domain category:
biological science; biology (the science that studies living organisms)
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