1
: of, relating to, or being a tail
2
: directed toward or situated in or near the tail or posterior part of the body
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Researchers already knew that a part of the brain called the caudal nucleus of the solitary tract (cNTS) is related to regulating eating.
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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
Oliver Garza-Pena has caudal regression syndrome and uses a wheelchair to get around.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 15 Feb. 2020
Oliver, who turns 2 next month, has caudal regression syndrome.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 13 Feb. 2020
Many sharks' tails, called caudal fins, are larger on top than on the bottom, which allows the animals to swim more efficiently.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 28 Nov. 2019
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
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
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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
Oliver Garza-Pena has caudal regression syndrome and uses a wheelchair to get around.
—Aj Willingham, CNN, 15 Feb. 2020
Oliver, who turns 2 next month, has caudal regression syndrome.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 13 Feb. 2020
Many sharks' tails, called caudal fins, are larger on top than on the bottom, which allows the animals to swim more efficiently.
—Lauren Kent, CNN, 28 Nov. 2019
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
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
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“Caudal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caudal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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