dorsum

noun dor·sum \ˈdȯr-səm\

plural dor·sa \-sə\

Definition of DORSUM

: the upper surface of an appendage or part

: back; especially : the entire dorsal surface of an animal

Latin

First Known Use: 1615

Medical Dictionary

noun dor·sum \ˈdȯr-səm\

plural dor·sa \-sə\

: the upper surface of an appendage or part

: back 1a, b; especially : the entire dorsal surface of an animal

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