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How to say dorsal and what does dorsal mean?

dorsal

adjective

How to pronounce dorsal?

The word dorsal sounds like dor-sal
/'dɔrsəl/

What is the definition of dorsal?

adjectivefacing away from the axis of an organ or organism
belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part
Examples
  • the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals