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Dorsal Definition & Meaning

dorsal
adjective
  1. belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part; "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"
  2. facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"

"Dorsal" in song lyrics

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  • "after I co-ordinate pectoral and dorsal"
    Virtuoso — I Am an Animal

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Frequently asked questions

What does dorsal mean?
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part; "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals" facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
What part of speech is dorsal?
Dorsal is an adjective.
How many definitions does dorsal have?
Dorsal has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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