'Dorsiventral' definitions:

Definition of 'Dorsiventral'

From: GCIDE
  • Dorsiventral \Dor`si*ven"tral\, a. [Dorsum + ventral.]
  • 1. (Biol.) Having distinct upper and lower surfaces, as most common leaves. The leaves of the iris are not dorsiventral. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Anat.) See Dorsoventral. [1913 Webster]