ventral

adjective
UK: /ˈventrəl/
US: /ˈventrəl/

  1. Relating to the front part of the body.

    1. The ventral side of the fish is lighter in color to blend with the sky.
    2. The ventral aorta is a major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.

Synonyms

abdominal anterior
ventral adjective

  1. Situated on or toward the lower or abdominal surface.

    1. The ventral fin helps the fish to steer in the water.
    2. The snake's ventral scales are adapted for gripping various surfaces for movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "ventral" is /ˈventrəl/ in British English and /ˈventrəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ventral": abdominal, anterior.

Example usage of "ventral": "The ventral side of the fish is lighter in color to blend with the sky.". More examples on the page.