First Known Use: 1709
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rostral
adjective ros·tral \ˈräs-trəl also ˈrȯs-\
Definition of ROSTRAL
1
: of or relating to a rostrum
2
: situated toward the oral or nasal region: as a of a part of the spinal cord : superior 6a b of a part of the brain : anterior, ventral
— ros·tral·ly \-trə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of ROSTRAL
New Latin rostralis, from Latin rostrum
Medical Dictionary
rostral
adjective ros·tral \ˈräs-trəl also ˈrȯs-\
Medical Definition of ROSTRAL
1
: of or relating to a rostrum
2
: situated toward the oral or nasal region: as a of a part of the spinal cord : superior 1 b of a part of the brain : anterior or ventral <the rostral pons>
—ros·tral·ly \-ē\ adverb
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