Definitions

1. adjective

Having a tail or tail-like appendage, especially the caudate process of the thalamus in the brain.

“The researcher studied the caudate nucleus in the brain of the patient.”

2. noun

A caudate process or tail-like appendage, especially of a nucleus in the brain.

“The neurosurgeon carefully dissected the caudate to access the tumor.”

3. noun

A genus of freshwater snails, including the Roman snail, Helix pomatia.

“The biologist studied the caudate snail’s unique shell structure.”

4. noun

A caudate lobe of the liver.

“The pathologist examined the liver’s caudate lobe for signs of disease.”