Definition of dorsal Dorsal

/dɔˈɹsʌl/ - [dorsul] - dor•sal

We found 13 definitions of dorsal from 5 different sources.

What does dorsal mean?

Adjective dorsal, dorsaller, dorsallest
dorsal - belonging to or on or near the back or upper surface of an animal or organ or part; "the dorsal fin is the vertical fin on the back of a fish and certain marine mammals"
dorsal - facing away from the axis of an organ or organism; "the abaxial surface of a leaf is the underside or side facing away from the stem"
		abaxial
		biological science, biology the science that studies living organisms

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dorsal (Noun)
A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, altar, etc.
dorsal (Adjective)
With respect to, or concerning the side in which the backbone is located, or the analogous side of an invertebrate.
dorsal (Adjective)
Having only one sharp side.
dorsal (Adjective)
The top surface of foot and/or hand.

dorsal (a.)
Pertaining to, or situated near, the back, or dorsum, of an animal or of one of its parts; notal; tergal; neural; as, the dorsal fin of a fish; the dorsal artery of the tongue; -- opposed to ventral.
dorsal (a.)
Pertaining to the surface naturally inferior, as of a leaf.
dorsal (a.)
Pertaining to the surface naturally superior, as of a creeping hepatic moss.
dorsal (a.)
A hanging, usually of rich stuff, at the back of a throne, or of an altar, or in any similar position.