Caudal papillae Health Dictionary

Caudal Papillae: From 1 Different Sources


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.
Health Source: Dictionary of Tropical Medicine
Author: Health Dictionary

Caudal

Relating to the lower end of the spine.

Caudal means “of the tail”.... caudal

Cephalic Papillae

A group of sensory organs around the mouth opening (excluding amphids which are situated on the lateral aspects of the mouth); the number and arrangement of the cephalic papillae are significant for the classification of nematodes.... cephalic papillae

Papillae

Small raised bumps or nipples on a tissue surface. Lingual papillae are taste buds.... papillae

Caudal Block

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




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