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dorsum

UK
/ˈdɔːsəm/
US
/ˈdɔrsəm/

Translations

dorsumnoun
dorsa
pl
UK
/ˈdɔːsəm/
US
/ˈdɔrsəm/
The dorsum of the dolphin is typically a darker shade than its belly.
Le dos du dauphin est généralement d'une teinte plus sombre que son ventre.
Additional translations
face dorsaleTerme anatomique pour la face supérieure d’un organe ou d’une partie du corps.
dorsumEn nomenclature planétaire, terme technique généralement conservé en français.
Synonyms
back
spine
upper surface
dorsal side

Definitions

dorsumnoun
The back or upper side of an organism, especially an animal.
The dorsum of the dolphin is typically a darker shade than its belly.
The back of the human body.
The massage therapist focused on relieving tension in the dorsum.
The upper surface of a part of the body, such as the tongue or foot.
The doctor examined the dorsum of the patient's tongue for any abnormalities.
A low, typically sinuous wrinkle ridge on the surface of a planetary body, especially on the Moon or Mars.
The rover photographed the undulating crest of Dorsum Owen as it drove across the lunar mare.
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