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| ven·tral [ véntrəl ] |
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1. zoology of lower body at front: located on or affecting the lower surface of an animal's body, or the front of the human body
 ventral fin
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2. anatomy of or close to abdomen: relating to or situated in, on, or near the abdomen
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3. botany facing stem: describes the upper side of a leaf or other surface that faces toward the stem
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noun (plural ven·trals) |
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fish
Same as ventral fin
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| [Mid-18th century. < Latin ventr- "stomach, abdomen"] |
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| ven·tral·ly adverb |
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