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

Alcaraz received treatment to his right knee and quadricep muscle while leading 5-4 in the second set, but he said afterwards that the discomfort soon disappeared and he was "not worried about it".

From BBC

June 7 in Chicago was supposed to be the next time Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s teams faced each other again, but Clark has been ruled out for at least the next two weeks with a quadricep strain.

From Salon

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