What is another word for cauda?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːdə] (IPA) 
Cauda is a Latin word that generally refers to the tail of an animal. Synonyms for the word cauda include appendage, extremity, and appendicular part. However, in medical terms, cauda refers to the lower part of the spinal cord, and synonyms for this definition include the caudal spine, hindmost nerve roots, and lower spinal cord endings. Additionally, cauda is sometimes used in musical terms to reference the tail-end of a note or musical event, in which case synonyms could include the coda or epilogue. Regardless of the context, the word cauda typically signifies the final or lower portion of something.
