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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
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Caudal
is always a great word to know.
So is gland. Does it mean:
| a group of cells or organ producing a secretion or selectively removing, altering or concentrating materials from blood for elimination from the body |
| one of the minute, coiled, tubular glands of the skin that secrete sweat |
Related forms
cau·dal·ly, adverb
post·cau·dal, adjective
pre·cau·dal, adjective
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Example Sentences
- CT-scan of caudal vertebra showing spongy structure.
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Word Origin & History
caudal
1660s, from Mod.L. caudalis, from cauda "tail."
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American Heritage
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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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
caudal  (kôd'l) Pronunciation Key
Relating to or near the tail or hind parts of an animal. |
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