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ventral area

[VEN-trəl AIR-ee-ə]
nounpl: ventral areas
região ventral
1. The lower or belly surface of an animal or organism, particularly in anatomical or zoological contexts
The ventral area of the fish displays a lighter coloration than its dorsal surface.
A região ventral do peixe exibe uma coloração mais clara do que sua superfície dorsal.
2. In anatomy, the anterior or abdominal surface of the body
The ventral area contains vital organs such as the stomach and intestines.
A região ventral contém órgãos vitais como o estômago e os intestinos.
Synonyms
bellyabdominal regionventral surfaceunderside
Antonyms
dorsal areadorsal surfaceback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
região ventral
Standard medical and scientific terminology
Portugal
região ventral
Standard medical and scientific terminology, identical to Brazilian usage
General Brazilian
zona ventral
Alternative usage in biological contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

belly side
underside of the body
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