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| 1. | [ adjective ] belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part | |
| Examples: | "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals" |
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| Related terms: | ventral | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (biology) facing away from the axis of an organ or organism | |
| Synonyms: | abaxial | |
| Examples: | "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem" |
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| Related terms: | adaxial biology | |
| Similar spelling: |
dorsally doorsill |
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