quadricep

[ kwod-ruh-sep ]

1. a quadriceps muscle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quadricep¹

First recorded in 1990–95; back formation from quadriceps ( def ) (as if quadriceps were a plural noun)

Example Sentences

He said the only things he has been able to do post surgery is stretching and trying to strengthen the quadricep muscle and the area around it.

From Seattle Times

Darcy Graham is still missing from Gregor Townsend's squad, but the winger, who picked up a quadricep injury last month, is to resume training with Edinburgh this week, along with experienced prop WP Nel.

From BBC

“It can’t storm forever,” said guard Monte Morris, who’s been sidelined this season with a strained quadricep.

From Seattle Times

The club said Benzema was diagnosed with “an injury to the semitendinosus tendon and a strain to the quadricep muscle in his right thigh.”

From Seattle Times

At the beginning of Silva’s run, a doctor took a biopsy of his quadricep.

From Washington Post