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dorsomedial

adjective

dor·​so·​me·​di·​al -ˈmēd-ē-əl How to pronounce dorsomedial (audio)
: located toward the back and near the midline
the dorsomedial hypothalamus

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“Dorsomedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dorsomedial. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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