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dorsum

/dawr-suhm/US // ˈdɔr səm //UK // (ˈdɔːsəm) //

背部,背侧,背面,背脊

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural dor·sa [dawr-suh]. /ˈdɔr sə/. Anatomy, Zoology.

    • : the back, as of the body.
    • : the back or outer surface of an organ, part, etc.

Examples

  • In life the dorsum was rusty brown with irregular black and orange spots and streaks.

  • The belly was bluish gray with black spots laterally; the dorsum was dull brownish gray with some brownish red streaks.

  • In life the dorsum was dull brown; the chin was cream; the belly was yellow, and the underside of the tail was orange.

  • One had an olive-brown dorsum and the other, a reddish orange dorsum.

  • In life the dorsum was bright green; the lateral stripe was white, and the iris was yellowish brown.