craniocaudal

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Etymology

From cranio- +‎ caudal.

Adjective

craniocaudal (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) From the cranial to the caudal end of a structure.
    craniocaudal axis

Usage notes

  • Often used to describe the direction of an X-ray beam.

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