word
Dorsal
DAW-rsuhl
/ˈdɔːrsʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
dorsal
Dictionary meaning
Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism.
Examples
- The dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals.
Synonyms: abaxial
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