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ventral surface

[ˈven.trəl ˈsɜr.fɪs]
nounpl: ventral surfaces
superfície ventral
1. The belly or underside of an organism, particularly in anatomy and zoology, referring to the surface or area facing downward or toward the front of the body
The ventral surface of the fish shows its white coloration.
A superfície ventral do peixe mostra sua coloração branca.
2. In botany, the lower surface of a leaf or plant organ
The stomata are more abundant on the ventral surface of the leaf.
Os estômatos são mais abundantes na superfície ventral da folha.
Synonyms
bellyundersideabdominal surfaceinferior surface
Antonyms
dorsal surfacedorsumbackupper surface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superfície ventral
Standard anatomical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
superfície ventral
Standard anatomical term used in European Portuguese
Scientific
face ventral
Alternative technical terminology in scientific contexts
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