ventral
[ ven-truh l ]
/ ˈvɛn trəl /
adjective
of or relating to the venter or belly; abdominal.
Anatomy, Zoology.
situated on or toward the lower, abdominal plane of the body; equivalent to the front, or anterior, in humans.
Compare dorsal1(def 2).
Botany, Mycology.
of or designating the lower or inner surface of a structure.
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British Dictionary definitions for ventral
ventral
/ (ˈvɛntrəl) /
adjective
relating to the front part of the body; towards the belly
Compare dorsal
of, relating to, or situated on the upper or inner side of a plant organ, esp a leaf, that is facing the axis
Derived forms of ventral
ventrally, adverbWord Origin for ventral
C18: from Latin
ventrālis, from
venter abdomen
Medical definitions for ventral
ventral
[ vĕn′trəl ]
adj.
Relating to or situated on or close to the abdomen; abdominal.
Relating to or situated on or close to the anterior aspect of the body.
Scientific definitions for ventral
ventral
[ vĕn′trəl ]
Relating to or on the front or lower surface of an animal.