dorsum Antonyms
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Meaning of dorsum
dorsum (n)
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part)
dorsum (n.)
The ridge of a hill.
The back or dorsal region of an animal; the upper side of an appendage or part; as, the dorsum of the tongue.
dorsum Sentence Examples
- The coverslip was applied to the specimen with the dorsum facing up.
- The dorsum of the mouse was shaved to facilitate the implantation of the device.
- The dorsum of the frog was injected with a local anesthetic before the surgery.
- Researchers found bacterial communities on the dorsum of the tongue that are not present on the ventral surface.
- The lizard's dorsum was warm to the touch, indicating that it had been basking in the sun.
- The reptile's dorsum was covered in scales that protected it from the harsh environment.
- The insect's dorsum was a bright green color, which helped it to camouflage itself in the leaves.
- The bird's dorsum was covered in feathers, which helped it to stay warm and fly.
- The dorsum of the fish was a silvery color, which helped it to reflect light and avoid predators.
- The dorsum of the snake was covered in smooth, shiny scales that helped it to move easily through the grass.
FAQs About the word dorsum
the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine, the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the uppe
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The coverslip was applied to the specimen with the dorsum facing up.
The dorsum of the mouse was shaved to facilitate the implantation of the device.
The dorsum of the frog was injected with a local anesthetic before the surgery.
Researchers found bacterial communities on the dorsum of the tongue that are not present on the ventral surface.
