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ventrally Definition


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ventral
adj
    1. Denoting the lower surface of an animal that walks on four legs, of any invertebrate, or of a structure such as a leaf or wing.
    2. Denoting the front surface of the body of an animal that walks upright, eg a human being.
    3. Denoting a structure that is situated on or just beneath such a surface. Compare dorsal.
Derivative: ventrally
adverb
    Etymology: 18c: from Latin venter venter.



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