Dorsal Vessel

Pronunciation
/DOR-sul VES-sel/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Dorsal Vessel
Plural
Dorsal Vessels

Definition

The main blood vessel in insects, which functions as a heart and aorta.

Etymology

Latin 'dorsum' meaning 'back', and 'vas' meaning 'vessel'.

Example

The dorsal vessel pumps hemolymph throughout the insect's body.

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