noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
tail-shaped; caudal
Technical term used in anatomy and biology to describe tail-like structures or the tail region. Functions as a no-adjective modifying nouns such as 突起 (process) or 部 (region).
この魚には尾状の突起がある。
This fish has a tail-shaped protrusion.
尾状部の筋肉を調べる。
Examine the muscles of the caudal region.