dorsum

[US]/ˈdɔːsəm/
[UK]/ˈdɔrsəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the back or upper surface of something; the back of the body; the back part of a structure

Phrases & Collocations

dorsum of foot

dorsum of hand

dorsum of tongue

dorsum of nose

dorsum of spine

dorsum of wrist

dorsum of animal

dorsum of leaf

Example Sentences

the dorsum of the hand is often used to measure temperature.

she has a tattoo on the dorsum of her foot.

the dorsum of the fish is usually darker than its belly.

he felt a sharp pain on the dorsum of his wrist.

the dorsum of the leaf is covered with a waxy layer.

in anatomy, the dorsum refers to the back side of an organism.

the dorsum of the tongue has many taste buds.

they examined the dorsum of the animal for any injuries.

the dorsum of the hand is often more exposed to the elements.

during the exam, the doctor checked the dorsum of my feet.

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