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ventrum

[VEN-trəm]
nounmasculinepl: ventra
ventre
1. The belly or abdominal region of an animal, especially the underside or ventral surface
The ventrum of the fish shows a lighter coloration than its dorsal surface.
O ventre do peixe apresenta uma coloração mais clara do que sua superfície dorsal.
2. In anatomy and zoology, the anterior or lower surface of an organism
Scientists examined the ventrum of the specimen to identify distinguishing characteristics.
Os cientistas examinaram o ventre do espécime para identificar características distintivas.
Synonyms
abdomenbellyundersurface
Antonyms
dorsumback

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ventre
Standard term used in anatomy and zoology
Portugal
ventre
Standard term, same as Brazilian usage
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