ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ventral

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈvɛntɹəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Ventral is an adjective meaning Related to the abdomen or stomach.

Meaning

Related to the abdomen or stomach.

More Meanings

  1. (anatomy) On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.
  2. (anatomy) On or relating to the sole of the foot or the palmar surface of the hand.
  3. (neuroanatomy) On the lower side of the brain.
  4. Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.

Word Forms

Synonyms for ventral

Depending on context, synonyms include adaxial, dorsoventral.

Antonyms for ventral

Common opposites include dorsal, abaxial.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dorsoventral, adaxial, abdomen, long, front, abdominal.

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