middorsum
- noun
- /ˌmɪdˈdɔrsəm/
- Specialized
- The turtle has a distinct pattern on its middorsum that helps it blend in with its surroundings.
- middorsum palatal
- middorsum palatal stops
- produce middorsum
Examples
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Children with middorsum palatal stops were found to have restricted anterior relative to posterior maxillary arch width.
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A secondary purpose of the study was to describe some spectral characteristics of middorsum palatal stops.
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As noted in the literature review, there is limited spectral information on middorsum palatal stops.
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As seen in Figure 2, this prediction was confirmed for four of the five children judged to produce middorsum palatal stops by two experienced SLPs.
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As described previously, two SLPs independently confirmed that five of the children with CLP produced middorsum palatal stops for /t/ and /d/.
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Thus, articulation therapy for middorsum palatal stops may have a secondary benefit relative to resonance.
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In the anatomical study, researchers focused on the middorsum of various species to analyze their dorsal characteristics.
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The scientist noted that the middorsum is crucial for understanding the overall morphology of the organism.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word middorsum comes from mid- meaning 'middle' and dorsum meaning 'back', the same root as in dorsal and the common term 'dorsal fin'. So, middorsum refers to the middle part of an animal's back or top surface.
