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caninus

caninus

9.3
Relating to dogs or showing dog-like features
  • adjective
  • /kəˈnaɪnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : canino
  • The term caninus is often used in medical texts to describe features similar to those of dogs.

Examples

  • The caninus muscle plays a role in lifting the upper lip in some mammals.

  • Veterinary students study the caninus structure when learning about animal facial anatomy.

  • The caninus muscle is essential for a dog's ability to bite.

  • Veterinarians often study the caninus anatomy of various breeds.

  • The caninus muscle helps dogs lift their lips to show their teeth.

  • In their anatomy class, students learn about the caninus features of canine skulls.

  • The veterinarian explained the caninus structure found in various dog breeds.

Synonyms

canine
vscaninus
1 3.5

Relating to dogs or animals like foxes

focuses on scientific or anatomical use and on doglike features specifically

Compounds

Mutinus caninus
  • Specialized
9.9

A fungus with a long thin stalk and a smelly slimy tip that attracts insects

Surface Forms

caninus positive

Etymology

Caninus comes from the Latin canis, meaning 'dog', and it shares this root with the English word canine, as in the 'canine tooth'. So, caninus means 'dog-like' and is used in science and anatomy to describe parts or features that look or act like a dog's.