dorsal plate
dorsal plate · dorsal plates
A type of medical implant used in orthopedic surgery, specifically a plate fixed to…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.
Meaning
3 sensesA 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.
Origin
From dorsal + plate.From dorsal + plate.
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Forms
plural: dorsal plates| Singular | dorsal plate |
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Synonyms
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