Meanings
noundorsal plate (plural dorsal plates)
plural dorsal plates
- medicineA type of medical implant used in orthopedic surgery, specifically a plate fixed to the dorsal (back) side of a bone to stabilize complex fractures.
- anatomyA structure or region located on the back or upper surface of an organism.
- embryologySynonym of neural plate; a key signaling area in the developing nervous system.
Synonyms: neural plate
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of neural plate; a key signaling area in the developing nervous system.
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dorsal plate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dorsal%20plate
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