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tergum

[ˈtɜːɡəm]
nounmasculinepl: terga
dorso, costas
1. In zoology and entomology, the dorsal or back surface of an arthropod segment or body part
The tergum of the insect displays a distinctive pattern of markings.
O dorso do inseto exibe um padrão distintivo de marcas.
2. In anatomy, the back or dorsal surface of a body structure
The tergum of the hand is the back surface.
O dorso da mão é a superfície traseira.
Synonyms
dorsumbackdorsal surface
Antonyms
sternumventral surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dorso, costas
Standard usage in scientific and anatomical contexts
Portugal
dorso, costas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in scientific terminology
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