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Etymology of the English word ventral

the English word ventral
derived from the Late Latin word ventralis
derived from the Latin word venter (belly; stomach, womb; belly)

Date

The earliest known usage of ventral in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

dorsiventral, dorsoventral

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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