Dorsal — synonyms, dorsal antonyms, definition

1. dorsal (Adjective)

1 synonym
abaxial
1 antonym
ventral
2 definitions

dorsal (Adjective) — Belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part. ex. "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"

dorsal (Adjective) — (biology) facing away from the axis of an organ or organism. ex. "the dorsal surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"