Meaning of the word dorsal in English
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dorsal
US /ˈdɔːr.səl/
UK /ˈdɔː.səl/
Adjective
1.
relating to the back of an animal or plant
Example:
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The shark's dorsal fin was visible above the water.
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The plant has distinctive dorsal markings on its leaves.
2.
relating to the upper surface of a body part, especially the hand or foot
Example:
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The doctor examined the dorsal aspect of her hand.
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He felt a tingling sensation on the dorsal surface of his foot.
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