What is another word for caudate?
Pronunciation: [kˈɔːde͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Caudate refers to anything that is shaped like a tail or tapers to a point. Some common synonyms for caudate include tapered, pointed, tail-like, and tapering. Other synonyms include slender, narrow, elongated, streamlined, conical, and ropelike. These terms describe the form or the shape of an object, animal, or plant. Additionally, some scientific terms that denote caudate shapes include spatulate, oblong, and acuminate. In anatomy, the caudate nucleus is a somewhat tail-like structure located deep in the brain. Its shape is also described as hook-shaped, and it is an integral part of the brain's basal ganglia system responsible for motor control.
