caudal
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l adjective
1.
Anatomy, Zoology. of, at, or near the tail or the posterior end of the body.
2.
Zoology. taillike: caudal appendages.
noun
3.
Medicine/Medical. a caudal anesthetic
Related forms
cau·dal·ly, adverb
post·cau·dal, adjective
pre·cau·dal, adjective
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caudal (ˈkɔːdəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | anatomy of or towards the posterior part of the body |
| 2. | zoology relating to, resembling, or in the position of the tail |
| [C17: from New Latin caudālis, from | |
| 'caudally | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
caudal
1660s, from Mod.L. caudalis, from cauda "tail."
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Medical Dictionary
caudal cau·dal (kôd'l)
adj.
Of, at, or near the tail or hind parts; posterior.
Situated beneath or on the underside; inferior.
Tail-like.
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Science Dictionary
| caudal (kôd'l) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or near the tail or hind parts of an animal. |
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CT-scan of caudal vertebra showing spongy structure.
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