caudate
UK /ˈkɔː.deɪt/ US /ˈkɔˌdeɪt/
adj 4noun 1
Collocations
1CAUDATE + NOUN
nucleus
Definitions
adj
1
Tapering into a long, tail-like extension at the apex.
2
Having a tail.
3
Of or pertaining to the Caudata order of amphibians.
4
Having a tail-like extension.
the caudate nucleus
noun
1
Any member of the Caudata order of amphibians.
Some caudates show caudal autotomy, in that part or all of the tail can be shed and subsequently regenerated.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — amphibians that resemble lizards
- urodele
adjective — having a tail or taillike appendage
- caudated
Antonyms
- acaudate
- acaudal
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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the caudate nucleus
Wiktionary02
Some caudates show caudal autotomy, in that part or all of the tail can be shed and subsequently regenerated.
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