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/ˈkɔːdəl/
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/ˈkɔdəl/
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caudal
noun
caudals
pl
UK
/ˈkɔː.dəl/
US
/ˈkɔː.dəl/
Technical medical usage referring to a caudal (epidural) anaesthetic injection
caudale
médecine, anesthésie
The paediatric patient was given a caudal before the procedure.
Le patient pédiatrique a reçu une caudale avant l'intervention.
caudal
adjective
more caudal
Comp.
most caudal
Super.
UK
/ˈkɔːdəl/
US
/ˈkɔdəl/
caudal
anatomie
In the spinal cord, nerve roots exit at progressively more caudal levels.
Dans la moelle épinière, les racines nerveuses émergent à des niveaux de plus en plus caudaux.
caudal
anatomie, zoologie
The caudal fin of the fish helps it to steer and maintain balance in the water.
La nageoire caudale du poisson l'aide à diriger et à garder l'équilibre dans l'eau.
Synonyms
tail-like
hind
rear
posterior
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caudal
noun
A caudal epidural anaesthetic injected through the sacral canal.
The paediatric patient was given a caudal before the procedure.
caudal
adjective
Relating to or situated near the tail or posterior part of the body.
The caudal fin of the fish helps it to steer and maintain balance in the water.
In human anatomy, situated nearer to the lower end of the spinal column; inferior (opposed to cranial).
In the spinal cord, nerve roots exit at progressively more caudal levels.
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