dorsifixed

/ˌdɔːrsɪˈfɪksd/

Definitions

1. adjective

In anatomy, having the distal part of an appendage fixed or fused to the dorsal side of a structure or another body part.

“The doctor described the fossil’s limb as dorsifixed, indicating its unique adaptation.”

Synonyms

  • dorsally fixed
  • dorsifixed

Antonyms

  • ventrally fixed