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dorsal
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1dorsal

Definition of DORSAL

variant of dossal

2dor·sal

adjective \ˈdȯr-səl\

Definition of DORSAL

1
: relating to or situated near or on the back especially of an animal or of one of its parts
2
: abaxial
— dor·sal·ly \-sə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DORSAL

Late Latin dorsalis, from Latin dorsum back
First Known Use: 1727

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with DORSAL

morsel

3dorsal

noun

Definition of DORSAL

: a dorsally located part; especially : a thoracic vertebra

First Known Use of DORSAL

1834

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

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