Definition of ventral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to the belly : abdominal
b
: being or located near or on the anterior or lower surface of an animal opposite the back
2
: being or located on the lower surface of a dorsiventral plant structure
ventral
nounDefinition of ventral (Entry 2 of 2)
: a ventral part (such as a scale or fin)
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The first known use of ventral was in 1739
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