cauda

/ˈkɔːdə/
noun
  1. A tail or tail-like structure, especially in anatomy or biology.
    • In some animals, the cauda is used for balance while running.
    • The doctor pointed to the cauda equina, a bundle of nerves at the base of the spine.
    • The cauda of the sperm helps it swim toward the egg.
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