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crural

Syllabification: (cru·ral)
Pronunciation: /ˈkro͝o(ə)rəl/
Definition of crural

adjective

Anatomy & Zoology
  • of or relating to the leg or the thigh.
  • of or 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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