Meaning & use
caudal
Relating to, near, or toward the tail or hind end of an animal's body.
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The fish's caudal fin propels it forward through the water.
Veterinarians examined the caudal region of the lizard's spine for injury.
A note on using this word
Caudal is a technical, anatomical term used mainly in biology and medicine, rarely in everyday speech.
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cranialanterior
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