DORSIVENTRAL

Adjective

dorsiventral (not comparable)

Alternative form of dorsoventral

Source: Wiktionary


Dor`si*ven"tral, a. Etym: [Dorsum + ventral.]

1. (Biol.)

Definition: Having distinct upper and lower surfaces, as most common leaves. The leaves of the iris are not dorsiventral.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: See Dorsoventral.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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