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- DictionaryDor·sum/ˈdôrsəm/
noun
- 1. the dorsal part of an organism or structure.
The meaning of DORSUM is the upper surface of an appendage or part. the upper surface of an appendage or part; back; especially : the entire dorsal surface of an animal… See the full definition
DORSUM definition: 1. a Latin word meaning "back", used in medical names and descriptions of the back or top surface…. Learn more.
noun. , Anatomy, Zoology. , plural dor·sa [dawr, -s, uh]. the back, as of the body. the back or outer surface of an organ, part, etc. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of dorsum 1. Borrowed into English from Latin around 1775–85. Discover More. Example Sentences.
DORSUM meaning: 1. a Latin word meaning "back", used in medical names and descriptions of the back or top surface…. Learn more.
Define dorsum. dorsum synonyms, dorsum pronunciation, dorsum translation, English dictionary definition of dorsum. n. pl. dor·sa Anatomy 1. The back. 2. The upper, outer surface of an organ, appendage, or part: the dorsum of the foot. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...
dorsum. [ dor´sum] (pl. dor´sa) ( L.) 1. the back; the posterior surface of the human body in the anatomical position. 2. the aspect of an anatomical structure or part corresponding in position to the back.
Definitions of dorsum. noun. 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) “the dorsum of the foot”. see more. noun. the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine. synonyms: back. see more.
