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Definition of «caudate»

Caudate is a term used to describe something that relates to or resembles a tail. In biology, it often refers to an organism's caudal appendage, which is its tail-like structure. It can also refer to the part of the brain called the caudate nucleus, which has a distinctive C-shaped appearance and plays a role in motor control and decision making.

Usage examples

  1. The neurosurgeon carefully examined the patient's caudate nucleus using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  2. The researcher observed increased activity in the caudate region of the brain during the participants' decision-making process.
  3. The caudate tail, a part of the caudate nucleus, is connected to the hippocampus and plays a crucial role in memory formation.
  4. Damage to the caudate nucleus can lead to movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease.
  5. Studies have shown that individuals with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) exhibit abnormal functioning in the caudate region.

Phrases with «caudate»

Sentences with «caudate»

  • Conversely, more activation in caudate nucleus, thalamus and cerebellum was found in healthy children. (journals.plos.org)
  • The difference in caudate activation to the receipt of praise, relative to its withholding, was strongly correlated with the differential activation to the conditioned stimuli in the first experiment. (academic.oup.com)
  • If the drug slowed down the loss of caudate volume by 20 %, we would require 354 patients to take drug, and 354 patients to take a placebo, or control substance. (en.hdbuzz.net)
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