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dorsal
adjective
(dor-sal)
facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
Synonyms:
abaxial
,
dorsal
(dor-sal)
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
Antonyms:
ventral
,
Examples:
The dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals.
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forelimb
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midbrain
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somites
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anal canal
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dorsal
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