rectus

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/ˈɹɛk.təs/

Definition of rectus

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noun

(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.

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noun

(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.
Any of several straight muscles in various parts of the body, as of the abdomen, thigh, eye etc.

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Borrowed from Latin rēctus (“straight, upright”), clipping of mūsculus rēctus (“straight muscle”).

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