Definition

In the direction toward the tail or back part of an animal's body.

Example

The doctor examined the patient and noted that the pain radiated caudad from the lower back.

Conversation

Did you know that some animals move caudad when they are scared?

Really? I had no idea they did that!

Yeah, it’s a survival instinct to retreat toward safety caudad.

That makes sense, it's interesting how nature works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caudad is derived from the Latin "cauda" (meaning tail) and the suffix "-ad" (meaning toward). The term "caudad" refers to a direction toward the tail or posterior part of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cauda' meaning tail, and remember that 'caudad' indicates a direction toward the tail.

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