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dorsal

[dawr-suhl] / ˈdɔr səl /


NOUN
fin
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The team also tested a more direct method by injecting isolated mitochondria from both humans and mice into the dorsal root ganglia, clusters of nerve cells that send sensory information to the brain.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

With its long eel-like body, gaping mouth and bright red dorsal fins, it’s no surprise that the oarfish calls to mind a sea monster.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2024

Winter had put a life vest on the dog resembling a shark, with a dorsal fin protruding from its back.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

Yet sea robins are most notable for their distinctively large, fan-shaped dorsal fins and for their six leg-like appendages.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

An experienced fisherman would walk to the end of the plank, launching the tag into the shark’s dorsal fin.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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