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1. dorsal
adjective. ['ˈdɔrsəl'] facing away from the axis of an organ or organism.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dorsalis (Latin)
- dorsum (Latin)
Rhymes with Dorsal Root
- disrepute
- subacute
- undilute
- grassroot
- dispute
- compute
- absolut
- zoot-suit
- repute
- refute
- recruit
- permute
- minute
- impute
- degroote
- commute
- uproot
- stroot
- salute
- reroute
- pursuit
- pollute
- macoute
- hirsute
- enroute
- dilute
- caillouet
- cahouet
- cahoot
- beirut
2. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground.
Synonyms
- ginseng
- sarsaparilla root
- root hair
- calamus
- oyster plant
- prop root
- horseradish root
- salsify
- dasheen
- chicory
- orris
- root system
- senega
- Hottentot bread
- taproot
- horseradish
- root cap
- adventitious root
- rootlet
- chicory root
- bark
- briarroot
- plant organ
- rootage
- mandrake
- pneumatophore
- eddo
- parenchyma
- licorice root
- taro
- manioc
- parsnip
- orrisroot
- carrot
- Hottentot's bread
- cocoyam
- radish
- cassava
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. root
verb. ['ˈruːt'] take root and begin to grow.
Antonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed.
Antonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] the place where something begins, where it springs into being.
Synonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number.
Antonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] a simple form inferred as the common basis from which related words in several languages can be derived by linguistic processes.
Antonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. root
verb. ['ˈruːt'] become settled or established and stable in one's residence or life style.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. root
noun. ['ˈruːt'] the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support.
Synonyms
Etymology
- root (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wroten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wrotan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with dorsal-root
1. Noun Phrase
The origin of shingles was first discussed in 1831, when a scientist named Richard Bright stated that he believed the disease was carried by the dorsal root ganglion, or the spinal ganglion.
2. Noun Phrase
Other ganglia called dorsal root ganglia are found close to the spinal cord and carry sensory impulses from organs (for example, the skin or the inside of the gut) to integrating centers.
