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gluteal

American

[gloo-tee-uhl, gloo-tee-uhl] / ˈglu ti əl, gluˈti əl /

adjective

Anatomy.

pertaining to the buttock muscles or the buttocks.

Etymology

Origin of gluteal

First recorded in 1795–1805; glute(us) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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He quotes the doctor saying he also gave gluteal shots of “intramuscular ozone,” something the FDA has warned against.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

The last two characteristics, femoral antetorsion and the gluteal complex, had been suggested by earlier research, and the new study confirmed their presence.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

At the hotel, Wagstaffe said, Gourkani received at least two injections of what was supposed to be gluteal silicone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

Still, many repeat gluteal surgery patients like Tiffany ultimately elect to become medical tourists to save money.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2023

In the ox, the two parts of the great gluteal muscle are blended together.

From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard

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