dorsal

/ˈdɔː.səl/adj
High School
1

Relating to the top surface of the foot or hand.

2

Produced using the dorsum of the tongue.

3

Having only one sharp side.

4

Relating to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.

5

Relating to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.

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ventral

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