¹ventral

adjective ven·tral \ˈven-trəl\

Definition of VENTRAL

a : of or relating to the belly : abdominal

b : being or located near or on the anterior or lower surface of an animal opposite the back

: being or located on the lower surface of a dorsiventral plant structure

— ven·tral·ly \-trə-lē\ adverb

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Origin of VENTRAL

French, from Latin ventralis, from ventr-, venter

First Known Use: 1739

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with VENTRAL

central

²ventral

noun

Definition of VENTRAL

: a ventral part (as a scale or fin)

First Known Use of VENTRAL

1834

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic

VENTRAL[2] Defined for Kids

ventral

adjective ven·tral \ˈven-trəl\

Definition of VENTRAL for Kids

: of, relating to, or being on or near the surface of the body that in human beings is the front but in most animals is the lower surface <a fish's ventral fins>

Medical Dictionary

ventral

adjective ven·tral \ˈven-trəl\

Medical Definition of VENTRAL

: of or relating to the belly : abdominal

a : being or located near, on, or toward the lower surface of an animal (as a quadruped) opposite the back or dorsal surface b : being or located near, on, or toward the front or anterior part of the human body