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dorsiventral
dor·si·ven·tral
[
dàwrssi véntrəl
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
with upper and lower surfaces:
describes something such as a leaf or a flatworm that is flat, with distinct upper and lower surfaces
2.
anatomy
Same as
dorsoventral
(sense 1)
dor·si·ven·tral·i·ty
[
dàwrssi ven trállətee
]
noun
dor·si·ven·tral·ly
[
dàwrsi véntrəlee
]
adverb
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