Caudad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɔːdæd/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Caudad is an adverb meaning (zoology) backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.
Meaning
(zoology) backwards; toward the tail or posterior part.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) towards the feet (only in humans); inferior.
- Synonym of caudal.
Example Sentences
From within the cephalad and caudad extremities of the valves numerous hairs protrude.
However, vigorous contractions may occur at the same time in the caudad stomach and the upper part of the small intestine.
If the head of the pancreas is placed in a caudad position, the vascular anastomotic techniques are not different from those described for systemic vein and bladder drainage (see above).
Synonyms for caudad
Depending on context, synonyms include caudally, tailward, caudal.
Antonyms for caudad
Common opposites include cephalad.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caudally, caudodorsally, posteriad, caudalward, caudoventrally, tailward.
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