Truncal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Truncal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trunk (of the body).
Meaning
(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trunk (of the body).
Example Sentences
Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vagotomy, titubation, peritruncal, supratruncal, conotruncal, transtubal.
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