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dorsum

/dɔːrsəm/ noun · British & US
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What does dorsum mean?

noun

The back or upper surface of a part of the body, especially the back of the hand or foot. In anatomy, the back or dorsal surface of a structure.

Example

"The dorsum of the hand is sensitive to touch."

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