Meaning & use
ventral
Relating to or situated on the front or lower surface of an animal's body, as opposed to the back.
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The fish's ventral fins help it balance and steer while swimming.
Doctors examined the ventral side of the patient's abdomen during the exam.
A note on using this word
Ventral is the standard anatomical opposite of dorsal; in humans, the ventral side is generally the front of the body.
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dorsal
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