Dorsally: meaning, definitions and examples

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dorsally

 

[ หˆdษ”หr.sษ™l.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

anatomical direction

The term 'dorsally' refers to a position or direction toward the back or posterior side of an organism. In anatomical contexts, it is often used to describe the orientation of structures in relation to the back of an animal's body. For example, when a body part is said to be oriented dorsally, it indicates that it is located towards the upper side or back, contrasting with 'ventrally,' which relates to the underside. This term is commonly used in the fields of biology, zoology, and anatomy to accurately describe animal morphology.

Synonyms

backward, posteriorly

Examples of usage

  • The dorsal fin is positioned dorsally on the fish.
  • In this species, the eyes are located dorsally, providing a wide field of vision.
  • The structure extends dorsally from the main body.

Translations

Translations of the word "dorsally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dorsalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ€เค  เค•เฅ€ เค“เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dorsal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dorsal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzbietowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŒๅดใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dorsalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dorsalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑrt tarafฤฑnda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ์ชฝ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ุงู„ุฎู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dorzรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dorzรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒŒไพง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrbtno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baklรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐ ะถะฐา“ั‹ะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arxa tษ™rษ™fdษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dorsalmente

Word origin

The word 'dorsally' is derived from the Latin word 'dorsalis,' which means 'of the back.' The root 'dors-' is related to 'dorsum,' referring to the back or upper side of an animal. The use of 'dorsally' in scientific and anatomical literature can be traced back to the mid-19th century when it became essential for clearly describing anatomical orientations in various organisms. As biology and zoology developed as scientific fields, precise terminology became necessary for researchers and practitioners to accurately communicate findings and observations. Today, 'dorsally' is a standard term in anatomical descriptions and is widely used by scientists, educators, and medical professionals to discuss the positioning of anatomical structures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,495, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.