caudal

adjective

cau·​dal ˈkȯ-dᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or being a tail

2

: directed toward or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body

caudally

ˈkȯ-də-lē 

adverb

Examples of caudal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Measurements are taken from the tip of the snout to middle of the fork in the caudal fin (tail). — Mark Yuasa, The Seattle Times, 25 May 2017

Oliver Garza-Pena has caudal regression syndrome and uses a wheelchair to get around. — Aj Willingham, CNN, 15 Feb. 2020

Researchers already knew that a part of the brain called the caudal nucleus of the solitary tract (cNTS) is related to regulating eating. — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2023

When an animal is seized by an attacker, the caudal ventrolateral region of the PAG generates a response that from the outside looks like total collapse. — Jeff Wise, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2010

Born without legs because of caudal regression syndrome, Zion Clark became a successful wrestler at Massillon Washington High School in Ohio. — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2018

Word History

Etymology

New Latin caudalis, from Latin cauda tail

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for caudal

• caudle
• dawdle
• model
• twaddle
• waddle
• remodel

Medical Definition

caudal

adjective

cau·​dal ˈkȯd-ᵊl 

1

: of, relating to, or being a tail

2

: situated in or directed toward the hind part of the body

caudally

-ᵊl-ē 

adverb