About The Word Dorsum

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Dorsum to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Dorsum definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Dorsum

Dorsum Meaning & Definition
Dorsum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dorsum?

[n] the back of the body of a vertebrate or any analogous surface (as the upper or outer surface of an organ or appendage or part; "the dorsum of the foot")
[n] the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine; "his back was nicely tanned"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Dorsum: back

Related Terms | Find terms related to Dorsum:

See Also | body | body part | dorsal vertebra | lat | latisimus dorsi | lumbar vertebra | saddle | small | thoracic vertebra | torso | trunk

Dorsum In Webster's Dictionary

\Dor"sum\, n. [L.] 1. The ridge of a hill. 2. (Anat.) The back or dorsal region of an animal; the upper side of an appendage or part; as, the dorsum of the tongue.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Load-shedding ‐ cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand…
  • Hydrokinetic ‐ relating to fluids in motion or the forces that produce or affect…
  • Partial ‐ being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description…
  • Profanely ‐ in an irreverent or profane manner; "he kept wondering profanely…
  • Tanzanian ‐ a native or inhabitant of Tanzania [adj] of or relating to the…
  • Antipodean ‐ relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the…
  • Single-rotor helicopter ‐ a helicopter having a…
  • Nobble ‐ disable by drugging, as of a race horse [v] of people [v] make…
  • Keaton ‐ United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his…
  • Idealization ‐ a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural…