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Recent Examples of dorsal
To begin, researchers tried to mimic sun exposure by shaving the dorsal skin of mice and applying cis-urocanic acid (dissolved in water).
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Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Only female anglerfish adorn the dorsal appendage, according to Oceana, an ocean conversation organization.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jay Kakade
june 03, New Atlas, 3 June 2025
In the remaining 10% of cases, the dorsal and ventral ducts fail to fuse and remain separate.21
Specific causes of pancreas divisum are not clear.
—Jonathan B. Jassey, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
Those with higher rejection sensitivity exhibited greater distress responses, particularly in the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (DACC)—a brain region linked to processing social pain.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Only female anglerfish adorn the dorsal appendage, according to Oceana, an ocean conversation organization.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorsal
Adjective
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Styling-wise, the rear fender has been tweaked, with the 16-inch wheels now getting a sweet two-tone treatment on CST cruiser tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Daniel Palencia left Sunday’s 6-3 loss to the Nationals after giving up 5 runs with a right posterior shoulder injury, and Counsell was still unsure the next day whether Palencia could return before the end of the regular season.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The posterior chain is the muscles on the entire backside of your body, including your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Services cover conditions such as brain tumors, spine deformities, and chronic neck and back pain.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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Several viewers pointed out how—despite his sheer excitement—Cannoli obliged by house rules and used a small ramp to get onto the couch instead of jumping up directly and risking a back injury.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the opposite end, the aft cockpit is perfect for alfresco dining or lounging.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2023
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In the immediate aftermath, Russian flight controllers attempted to use the European robotic arm, attached to the Russian segment of the station, to observe the aft end of the Soyuz where the leak occurred.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
16 Dec. 2022
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“Dorsal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorsal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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