Meaning & use
dorsal
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Relating to or situated on the back or upper surface of an animal or organ.
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A shark's dorsal fin is one of its most recognizable features.
The surgeon accessed the joint from the dorsal side of the hand.
A note on using this word
Commonly paired with its opposite, 'ventral,' which refers to the underside or front.
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