dorsal plate
Meanings
noun
- A type of medical implant used in orthopedic surgery, specifically a plate fixed to the dorsal (back) side of a bone to stabilize complex fractures.
- A structure or region located on the back or upper surface of an organism.
- Synonym of neural plate; a key signaling area in the developing nervous system.
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Etymology
From dorsal + plate.
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