dorsolateral

/ˌdɔːrsoʊˈlætərəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or located on the upper side and the side of something, especially an animal or body part.
    • The doctor examined the dorsolateral area of the patient's back for any swelling.
    • The dorsolateral fin of the fish helps it steer in the water.
    • In anatomy class, we learned about the dorsolateral pathway in the brain.
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