caudal

• Relatif à la queue ou qui y ressemble ; situé dans la partie postérieure du corps ou dirigé vers celle-ci.

Relating to or resembling a tail; situated in or directed toward the hind part of the body.

1. Relating to the tailC1formal

   Constituting or relating to a tail, especially in anatomy or biology.

   caudal (relatif à la queue)

   • The caudal fin of the fish helps with propulsion.
   • In many vertebrates, the caudal region contains the tailbone.
   • The surgeon made an incision in the caudal area of the spine.

   Synonymestail

   Antonymesanteriorcephaliccranial

2. Resembling a tailC1formal

   Having a shape or appearance similar to a tail.

   En forme de queue

   • The caudal appendage of the insect is used for balance.
   • Some plants have caudal structures that mimic tails.
   • The caudal extension of the cloud looked like a comet's tail.

   Synonymescaudatetail-shapedtaillike

3. Direction toward the tailC1formal

   Situated in or directed toward the part of the body from which the tail arises.

   Qui est dirigé vers la queue

   • The caudal vertebrae are located at the base of the spine.
   • Blood flow is directed caudally during certain medical procedures.
   • The caudal direction of the nerve pathway was traced by the researchers.

   Synonymeshindposteriorrear

   Antonymesanteriorcephaliccranial