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Caudate (Noun)

Meaning 1

A tail-shaped basal ganglion located in a lateral ventricle of the brain.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The caudate, a critical component of the brain's reward system, plays a significant role in motivation and motor control.
  • Damage to the caudate can lead to movement disorders and cognitive impairments in individuals.
  • Studies have found that abnormalities in the structure and function of the caudate are associated with various neurological conditions.
  • Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to assess the neural activity of the caudate during a memory task.
  • Research on the caudate has significantly improved our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying habit formation and addiction.

Synonyms

  • Caudate Nucleus

Hypernyms

  • Basal Ganglion

Related Words

  • Caudate (adjective)

Meaning 2

Amphibians that resemble lizards.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Caudate amphibians such as salamanders are often mistaken for lizards due to their slender bodies and long tails.
  • A caudate salamander species found in eastern North America has an appearance very similar to that of small skinks.
  • Lizards and caudates share similarities in their elongated shapes but their biological distinctions are more profound.
  • Historically many people have misidentified caudates as a type of small lizard due to limited knowledge.
  • These amphibians belong to the group of caudate animals more specifically various forms of terrestrial salamanders and water newts.

Synonyms

  • Urodele

Hypernyms

  • Amphibian
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