noun🔗ShareAny of the enlarged and transversely elongated scales that extend down the underside of a snake's body from the neck to the anal scale."The snake's ventral scales were a striking yellow. "anatomyanimalbiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelated to the abdomen or stomach."The cat purred contentedly as I stroked its ventral fur. "bodyanatomyphysiologyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOn the front side of the human body, or the corresponding surface of an animal, usually the lower surface."The doctor examined the patient's ventral surface to check for any abdominal tenderness. "anatomybodybiologymedicinephysiologyanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOn or relating to the bottom portion of either foot and/or hand."The ballerina stretched her foot, focusing on the muscles on the ventral surface. "anatomybodyphysiologymedicineorganismbiologyhumanpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading