Medical term:
cauda
cauda
[kaw´da] (pl. cau´dae) (L.)a tail or tail-like appendage.
cauda equi´na the collection of spinal roots descending from the lower spinal cord and occupying the vertebral canal below the cord.
Cauda equina, descending from the conus medullaris of the spinal cord. From Dorland's, 2000.
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tail
(tāl), [TA]1. Any tail, or taillike structure, or tapering or elongated extremity of an organ or other part. Synonym(s): cauda [TA]
2. veterinary anatomy a free appendage representing the caudal end of the vertebral column; covered by skin and hair, feathers, or scales.
[A.S. taegl]
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tail
(tāl) [TA]1. Any taillike structure, or tapering or elongated extremity of an organ or other part.
2. veterinary anatomy A free appendage representing the caudal end of the vertebral column, covered by skin and hair, feathers, or scales.
Synonym(s): cauda [TA] .
Synonym(s): cauda [TA] .
[A.S. taegl]
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tail
(tāl) [TA]Any taillike structure or tapering or elongated extremity.
Synonym(s): cauda [TA] .
Synonym(s): cauda [TA] .
[A.S. taegl]
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caudad
[kaw´dad]directed toward the tail or distal end; opposite of cephalad.
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cau·dad
(kaw'dad),1. In a direction toward the tail.
See also: inferior.
See also: inferior.
2. Situated nearer the tail in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of craniad.
See also: inferior.
See also: inferior.
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caudad
(kô′dăd′)adv.
Toward the tail or posterior end of the body; caudally.
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cau·dad
(kaw'dad)1. In a direction toward the tail.
2. Situated nearer the tail in relation to a specific reference point; opposite of craniad.
See also: inferior
See also: inferior
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
cau·dad
(kaw'dad)In a direction toward the tail.
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