Here is the requested information on "cauda":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A tail-like anatomical structure.
- The lower part of the spinal cord.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈkɔːdə/
- UK: /ˈkaʊdə/
4. Origin and Usage:
- "Cauda" comes from the Latin word "cauda" which means "tail".
- In anatomy, "cauda" refers to the tail-like extension of certain structures such as the spinal cord or epididymis.
5. Synonyms: tail, appendage, extension
6. Related Words: spine, nerve, coccyx, lumbar
7. Example Sentences:
- The cauda of a peacock is a beautiful sight.
- Injury to the cauda equina can result in paralysis.