GRE Word List
VENTRAL
of or relating to the belly : abdominal
The meaning of the word ventral is of or relating to the belly : abdominal.
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| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
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