dorsad

[ dawr-sad ]

adverb

, Anatomy, Zoology.

1. toward the back or dorsum; dorsally.

dorsad

/ ˈdɔːsæd /

adjective

1. anatomy towards the back or dorsal aspect

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorsad¹

1795–1805; < Latin dors ( um ) back + -ad ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of dorsad¹

C19: from Latin dorsum back + ad to, towards

Example Sentences

The supposed hypostome is exceedingly doubtful; it lies dorsad of the crushed glabellar skeleton.

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The collar with a dark area ventrad and also dorsad of the fascicle.

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The descending duodenum is now situated dorsad to the colon.

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Begin by following the caudal layer of the transverse mesocolon dorsad on the right side.

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Tracing the omentum dorsad beyond the transverse colon and mesocolon the pancreas is reached.

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