Details of word POSTERIOR

Definition of posterior

a. - Later in time; hence, later in the order of proceeding or moving; coming after; -- opposed to prior.
a. - Situated behind; hinder; -- opposed to anterior.
a. - At or toward the caudal extremity; caudal; -- in human anatomy often used for dorsal.
a. - On the side next the axis of inflorescence; -- said of an axillary flower.

Word "posterior" contains 9 letters : E I O O P R R S T

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