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dorsal

/ˈdɔːrsəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does dorsal mean?

adjective

Relating to or situated at the back of an animal or a part of the body; situated on the back of a bone or vertebra.

Example

"The dorsal fin of the shark is a distinctive feature of its body."

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