caudal

[ kawd-l ]

adjective

1. Anatomy, Zoology. of, at, or near the tail or the posterior end of the body.
2. Zoology. taillike:

   caudal appendages.

noun

1. Medicine/Medical. a caudal anesthetic

caudal

/ ˈkɔːdəl /

adjective

1. anatomy of or towards the posterior part of the body
2. zoology relating to, resembling, or in the position of the tail

caudal

/ kôd′l /

1. Relating to or near the tail or hind parts of an animal.

Derived Forms

• ˈcaudally, adverb

Other Words From

• caudal·ly adverb
• postcaudal adjective
• pre·caudal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of caudal¹

1655–65; < New Latin caudālis, equivalent to Latin caud ( a ) tail + -ālis -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of caudal¹

C17: from New Latin caudālis, from cauda

Example Sentences

The scientists found that giving this molecule to mice activated the caudal nucleus of the solitary tract, or cNST, which is tucked inside the brainstem.

From Science Daily

"Additionally, developmental changes suggest that vertebral anatomy shifts across development to support a larger body and caudal fin."

From Science Daily

"They work in tandem to utilize the reverse-Kármán vortex street and adjust their caudal fins accordingly."

From Science Daily

They swam by my mom like a fleet of small ships moving through the wreck, their sandy-brown skin gliding past her, caudal fins rippling like fabric through the water.

From Literature

Thresher sharks are known as quick swimmers with small mouths, long caudal fins and timid dispositions, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.

From Fox News