gracilis

American

[gras-uh-lis] / ˈgræs ə lɪs /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

graciles

a muscle in the inner side of the thigh, the action of which assists in drawing the legs inward and in bending the knee.

Etymology

Origin of gracilis

1605–15; < New Latin; Latin: gracile

Example Sentences

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Blue grama grass ‘Blonde Ambition’, Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The researchers focused on three fossilized Gerontoformica gracilis ants, preserved in amber from Myanmar.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2024

Like most other photosynthetic plants, E. gracilis also contains carotenoids -- natural substances with a wide variety of health benefits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

In his first Tommy John reconstruction, they used the tendon from the gracilis muscle in his left thigh, then for the second one did the same from the right side.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

Geographic variation in the North American Cyprinid fish, Hybopsis gracilis.

From The Recent Mammals of Tamaulipas, Mexico by Alvarez, Ticul

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