What is another word for dorsum?

Pronunciation: [dˈɔːsəm] (IPA)

Dorsum is a Latin term that refers to the upper or back side of an animal, particularly its spine or back. There are numerous synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence. Some of the most commonly used synonyms for dorsum include back, spine, ridge, and dorsal area. Other synonyms that may be used to describe this anatomical feature include the nape, shoulder blade, scapula, and vertebral column. Regardless of which synonym is used, there is no doubt that the word dorsum is an important term in the fields of anatomy, biology, and zoology.

What are the hypernyms for Dorsum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Dorsum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for dorsum (as nouns)

    • body
      body part.

Usage examples for Dorsum

In some specimens the brown blotches on the dorsum of the caudal musculature are fused and marked with cream-colored flecks.
"A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla"
William E. Duellman
Color and Pattern The dorsum in living frogs of the genus Ptychohyla is primarily yellowish or reddish brown, except in P. schmidtorum chamulae and P. ignicolor in which it is green.
"A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla"
William E. Duellman
10th June, 1892, in the dorsum of left foot.
"On Snake-Poison: its Action and its Antidote"
A. Mueller

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