- anteriad
- an·te·ri·ad (an-tērґe-ad) toward the anterior surface of the body.
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anteriad
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anteriad — in front of; towards the front end … Dictionary of ichthyology
anteriad — adv. [L. ante, before; ad, toward] Directed toward the anterior part of the body; directed forward, as opposed to posteriad … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
anteriad — an·te·ri·ad … English syllables
anteriad — anˈtirēˌad adverb Etymology: anterior + ad : toward the anterior part of the body … Useful english dictionary
anterior — in front; front (also used for towards the front end, strictly anteriad). Opposite of posterior … Dictionary of ichthyology
caudalid — n. [L. cauda, tail] (NEMATA) A cephalid (subcuticular nerve commissure) located slightly anteriad of the anus … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
cheilostome — n. [Gr. cheilos, lip; stoma, mouth] (NEMATA) The anteriad region of the stoma, that is lined by external cuticle formation … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
posteriad — adv. [L. post, after; ad, toward] Directed backward, as opposed to anteriad … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
posterior tentorial arms — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The apodeme extending anteriad from the posterior tentorial pits of the head … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
