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DORSUM
dorsum
(noun) the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part); “the dorsum of the foot”
back, dorsum
(noun) the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; “his back was nicely tanned”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
dorsum (plural dorsa)
The back of the tongue, used for articulating dorsal consonants.
The top of the foot or the back of the hand.
(anatomy) The back or dorsal region on the surface of an animal.
(astrogeology) A ridge on a hill, or on the surface of a planet or moon.
(astronomy) Theta Capricorni, a star on the back of the Goat
Synonyms
• (back of an animal): back
Anagrams
• dromus, dumsor
Source: Wiktionary
Dor"sum, n. Etym: [L.]
1. The ridge of a hill.
2. (Anat.)
Definition: The back or dorsal region of an animal; the upper side of an appendage or part; as, the dorsum of the tongue.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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LEFT
(adjective) being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the west when facing north; “my left hand”; “left center field”; “the left bank of a river is bank on your left side when you are facing downstream”
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