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dorsal
adjective
facing away from the axis of an organ or organism
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- D
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- ORSA
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈdɔː.səl
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
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”
adjective
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”
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Example Sentences
the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem
the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals
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