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crural

Pronunciation: /ˈkrʊər(ə)l/
Definition of crural

adjective

Anatomy & Zoology
  • relating to the leg or the thigh.
  • relating to any part called ‘crus’, for example, the crura cerebri.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin cruralis, from crus, crur- 'leg'

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