dorsal

adjective

facing away from the axis of an organ or organism

belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part

Roots

dorsumdors- · Latin · back

Synonyms for dorsal

tergal occipitaladj retraladj apicaladj lateraladj

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