dorsum

Meanings

• noun

  Back part of an animal or human body.

  - "The dorsum of a snake is covered in scales."
  - "The farmer checked the dorsum of the pig for signs of disease."

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Synonyms

back

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Variants

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dorsa , dorsum

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Etymology

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From Latin dorsum, back.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dorsum' is derived from the Latin word for 'back'.

2. The dorsal fin of a shark is located on its dorsum.

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Related Concepts

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1. ventrum: The opposite of dorsum, meaning the front or belly part of an animal or human body.

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Culture

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In Latin literature, the dorsum of a gladiator was often covered in oil before combat. In modern usage, the term 'dorsum' is rarely used outside of medical or zoological contexts.

How to Memorize "dorsum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the back part of an animal or human body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dorsum' with the back part of an animal or human body.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dorsum' as an acronym for 'Back' to remember the meaning.

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