precaudal
/priˈkɔdəl/
adjective
- Located in front of or before the tail; relating to the part of the body just ahead of the tail.
- The precaudal vertebrae in many fish are larger than those in the tail.
- The scientist measured the length of the precaudal section of the snake's body.
- In the anatomy of a lizard, the precaudal region contains the major internal organs.
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