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Meaning of ventral

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ventral

Pronunciation:/ˈvɛntɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Related to the abdomen or stomach.

  2. On the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface.

  3. On or relating to the bottom portion of either foot and/or hand.