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caudal Definition

cau·dal (kôd'l)

adjective

  1. of or like a tail
  2. at or near the tail

Etymology: < L cauda, tail + -al

caudal Related Forms

cau·dally adverb

caudal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • peduncle: They have an elongated body form with a thin caudal peduncle.
  • anesthesia: In my practice, I limit caudal epidural anesthesia to children who are still small enough for their mothers to carry.
  • fin: There is a clear black spot just in front of the caudal fin; the second spot on the side is less clear.
  • vertebra: Also in 1996, another caudal vertebra was found.
  • anesthesia: All Neurosurgeons are asked to report any major complication of spinal, epidural or caudal anesthesia presenting to their service.
  • injection: To make this treatment less painful a small volume caudal epidural injection can be done first helping to numb the area.

Browse dictionary entries near caudal

  1. caudad
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  3. Caucasus
  4. Caucasoid
  5. Caucasian
  6. Caucasia
  7. Cauca
  8. catwhisker
  9. catwalk
  10. CATV
  1. caudate
  2. caudex
  3. caudillo
  4. caudle
  5. caught
  6. caught up (in)
  7. caul
  8. cauldron
  9. caulescent
  10. caulicle