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dorsal

dor·sal [ dáwrss'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of or on back: relating to or situated on the back of the body

2. facing away from axis: describes the underside of a leaf or other surface that faces away from the stem

[15th century. Directly or via French< late Latin dorsalis< Latin dorsum (see dorsum)]

dor·sal·ly adverb
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