gracilis

American  

[gras-uh-lis] / ˈgræs ə lɪs /

noun

Anatomy.

graciles plural

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

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• graciles
  plural

Etymology

Origin of gracilis

1605–15; < New Latin; Latin: gracile

Example Sentences

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gracilis graciles

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

From Science Magazine ● Jun. 13, 2024

Based on these facts, the researchers investigated whether they could induce such a reaction in E. gracilis to enhance its carotenoid content ratio.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 15, 2024

Together, the results of this study could pave the way for an innovative and easily scalable technique for growing nutritious E. gracilis.

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

Most specimens of H. g. gracilis less than 85 mm in standard length are immature, but larger specimens probably are mature.

From Geographic Variation in the North American Cyprinid Fish, Hybopsis gracilis by Cross, Frank B.

The two funiculi graciles of opposite sides are in contact in the mid dorsal line and have between them the postero median fissure.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various