ventro-

1. a combining form meaning “abdomen,” used in the formation of compound words:

   ventrodorsal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ventro-¹

Combining form of New Latin venter venter; -o-

Example Sentences

They are attached ventro-laterally on each side of the lips.

From Project Gutenberg

The absence of a division of the muscles into dorso-lateral and ventro-lateral divisions.

From Project Gutenberg

Laterally and somewhat ventrally it is prolonged into a horn (fig. 19D, E, b), which I propose calling the ventro-lateral horn.

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