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soleus

Pronunciation: /sə(ʊ)ˈliːəs/

(also soleus muscle)
Definition of soleus

noun

Anatomy
  • a broad muscle in the lower calf, below the gastrocnemius, which flexes the foot to point the toes downwards.

Origin:

late 17th century: modern Latin, from Latin solea 'sole'

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Definition of soleus in the US English dictionary
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