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Synonyms for dorsal in English

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dorsal:
- dorsal; abaxial

English

Detailed Synonyms for dorsal in English

dorsal:

dorsal adj

dorsal

– facing away from the axis of an organ or organism ¹
dorsal; abaxial
– facing away from the axis of an organ or organism ¹
- dorsal adj
- abaxial adj
  - the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem¹
dorsal

– belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part ¹
dorsal
– belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part ¹
- dorsal adj
  - the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals¹

Alternate Synonyms for "dorsal":

abaxial

Antonyms for "dorsal":

ventral; adaxial

Related Definitions for "dorsal":

facing away from the axis of an organ or organism¹
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part¹
- the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals¹

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