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Meaning of dorsal
Relating to or situated near the back of an animal or the upper side of a plant.
Etymology of dorsal
The word "dorsal" has its roots in Latin, where "dorsum" means "back" or "ridge".
The term has been used in biology and anatomy since the 17th century to describe the back or upper side of an organism or structure.
Synonyms
posterior
rear
back
upper
superior
higher
top
uppermost
highest
topmost
superiorly
caudal
spinal
vertebral
neural
notochordal
somatic
bodily
corporeal
physical
anatomical
morphological
structural
organic
biological
zoological
botanical
horticultural
agronomic
posteriorly
dorsal
vertebrally
Definitions
- Relating to or situated near the back of an animal, especially when specified in relation to the belly.
- * Relating to or situated on the upper side of a plant, especially a leaf.
Usage Examples
- The dorsal fin of a shark is a distinctive feature of its anatomy.
- * The leaves of this plant have a waxy coating on their dorsal surface to prevent water loss.