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quadratus

Syllabification: (qua·dra·tus)
Pronunciation: /kwäˈdrātəs/

Definition of quadratus

noun (plural quadrati /-ˈdrātˌī/)

Anatomy
  • any of several roughly square or rectangular muscles, e.g., in the abdomen, thigh, and eye socket.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin, literally 'made square'

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