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dorsum

Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːsəm/

Definition of dorsum

noun (plural dorsa)

Anatomy & Zoology
  • the dorsal part of an organism or structure.

Origin:

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

dorsum in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of dorsum in the US English dictionary