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Vocabulary Entry
dorsal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the back; situated on or toward the back.
Example Sentences
"The dorsal fin of the dolphin is easily recognizable."
"In many animals, the dorsal surface is darker than the ventral side."
"The doctors examined the dorsal area of the patient’s spine for any abnormalities."
N
noun
The back part of an organism, especially in reference to the side opposite the belly.
Example Sentences
"The turtle's shell provides protection to its dorsal."
"Researchers studied the coloration of the dorsal in various fish species."
"The dorsal of the butterfly was beautifully patterned."