recti

¹

[ rek-tahy ]

noun

1. plural of rectus.

recti-

²

1. a combining form meaning “right,” “straight,” used in the formation of compound words:

   rectilinear.

recti

¹

/ ˈrɛktaɪ /

noun

1. the plural of rectus

recti-

²

combining_form

1. straight or right

   rectangle

   rectilinear

Word History and Origins

Origin of recti¹

< Latin rēcti-, combining form of rēctus right

Word History and Origins

Origin of recti¹

from Latin rectus

Example Sentences

Moreover, this slight aid given by tenotomy has its ground not solely in the condition of the opposing recti muscles.

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However, the innervation for convergence may be lost, without the internal recti losing in elastic tension.

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The superior and inferior recti are treated in a similar manner.

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The external and internal recti are inserted into the sides of the eyeball and make it look outward or inward.

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Conscia mens recti famæ mendacia risit: Sed nos in vitium credula turba sumus.

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