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Definition of Tail
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Tail: 1. A slender appendage, such as the tail of the pancreas. 2. The appendage that protrudes from the buttocks of animals. People can appear to have a tail due to the presence of supernumerary segments of the coccyx.