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Definition of Vestigial
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Vestigial: Referring to a vestige (remnant) or a primitive structure and no longer believed to be important. For example, the appendix is considered a vestigial organ, and some infants are born with vestigial tails.