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单词 dorsum
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Definition of dorsum in English:

dorsum

nounPlural dorsa ˈdɔːsəmˈdôrsəm
Anatomy Zoology
  • The dorsal part of an organism or structure.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Within 48 hours she developed well demarcated erythema over the front of her legs, and large blisters over each knee and the dorsum of her feet.
    • The anterior tibial may become plexiform on the dorsum of the foot, giving rise to the dorsal intermetatarsals.
    • It is the only muscle on the dorsum of the foot.
    • Toothbrushing lasted for approximately five minutes after each meal and included brushing the teeth, the dorsum of the tongue, and the palatal and mandibular mucosa.
    • A tooth typically penetrates the dorsum of the hand over the third MCP joint.
    Synonyms
    backbone, spinal column, vertebral column, vertebrae

Origin

Late 18th century (denoting a long hill or ridge): from Latin, 'back'.

 
 

Definition of dorsum in US English:

dorsum

nounˈdôrsəm
Anatomy Zoology
  • The dorsal part of an organism or structure.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • A tooth typically penetrates the dorsum of the hand over the third MCP joint.
    • The anterior tibial may become plexiform on the dorsum of the foot, giving rise to the dorsal intermetatarsals.
    • Toothbrushing lasted for approximately five minutes after each meal and included brushing the teeth, the dorsum of the tongue, and the palatal and mandibular mucosa.
    • It is the only muscle on the dorsum of the foot.
    • Within 48 hours she developed well demarcated erythema over the front of her legs, and large blisters over each knee and the dorsum of her feet.
    Synonyms
    backbone, spinal column, vertebral column, vertebrae

Origin

Late 18th century (denoting a long hill or ridge): from Latin, ‘back’.

 
 
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