Meaning & Definition of Dorsal in English
English⟶
Dorsal
/dɔrsəl/
adjective
1. 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"
synonym:
- dorsal
2. 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"
synonym:
- abaxial,
- dorsal