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Tergum

Noun

Definition: The back or dorsal part of an animal or insect.

Example sentence: The turtle's tergum is covered in a hard shell for protection.

Noun

Definition: A hard outer covering or plate on the back of certain crustaceans.

Example sentence: The lobster's tergum is made up of several overlapping segments.

Noun

Definition: The dorsal part of an arthropod, especially an insect.

Example sentence: The dragonfly's tergum is beautifully patterned with vibrant colors.

Noun

Definition: A part of the human body, specifically the rear side of the trunk excluding the head, neck, and limbs.

Example sentence: She felt a sharp pain in her tergum after falling off the bike.

Noun

Definition: A term used in anatomy referring to the corresponding part of an animal's back.

Example sentence: The veterinarian assessed the tergum of the injured dog for any signs of trauma.

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