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Defenition of the word dorsal

    • Defenition of the word dorsal

      • On or relating to the back or outer surface of an organ.
      • (biology) facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
      • belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part; "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"
      • facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
      • facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
      • belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part

    Synonyms for the word dorsal

      • abaxial

    Antonyms for the word dorsal

      • adaxial
      • ventral

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