What is the meaning of dorsal?

adjective

  • Belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part.
    • usage: "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"
  • Facing away from the axis of an organ or organism.
    • usage: "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
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