truncal

English

Etymology

From truncus +‎ -al

Adjective

truncal (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Of or pertaining to the trunk (of the body).
   • 2004, Johnny D. Hoskins, Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, →ISBN, page 358:

     Cerebellar dysfunction is characterized by truncal ataxia, a broad-based stance, dysmetria in which the limbs either overstep (hypermetria) or understep (hypometria), and tremor that is most pronounced when the animal attempts a goal-orientated movement (intention tremor).

Derived terms

• peritruncal

Anagrams

• luncart