tereti-
(ˈtɛrɪtɪ)
combining form of L. teres, teret-, terete; used in a few scientific terms. ˌteretiˈcaudate a. [L. cauda tail], having a rounded tail, round-tailed (Cent. Dict.). ˌteretiˈfolious a. [L. folium leaf], having terete leaves. ˌteretiproˈnator, the round pronating muscle of the forearm (pronator radii teres). ‖ ˌteretiˈscapular [scapula], the greater round muscle (teres major) of the shoulder-blade.
| 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 351 This setum..rather..than any other..teretifolious esculent. 1890 Billings Med. Dict. cites Coues for tereti-pronator and tereti-scapularis. |