Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dorsoventral
Adjective
/ˌdɔːr.soʊˈvɛn.trəl/
Definition
Relating to the back (dorsal) and the front (ventral) of an organism.
Examples
- The dorsoventral axis is an important aspect of the animal’s body plan.
- Understanding dorsoventral polarity is crucial in developmental biology.
Meaning
The term ‘dorsoventral’ refers to an orientation or spatial relationship in anatomy and zoology, distinguishing the upper side from the lower side of a body or structure.
Synonyms
- Back-to-belly
- Top-bottom
