Caudal Health Dictionary

A group of sensory organs at the posterior end of some male nematodes (excluding “phasmids” which are situated on the lateral aspects of the tip of the tail); the number and arrangement of caudal papillae are used for identification of nematodes such as in Ascarididae and Thelaziidae.... caudal papillae

A type of nerve block, in which a local anaesthetic is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal.

Caudal block may be used for obstetric and gynaecological procedures.... caudal block