Plural of rectus
irregular plural
The plural of rectus is recti.
Forms of rectus
| Singular | rectus /ˈɹɛk.təs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | recti /ˈɹɛkˌtaɪ/ |
| Countable | countable |
Recti in a sentence
- Diastasis recti is a common condition that can manifest postpartum or following abdominal surgery.2017, William W. Hope, William S. Cobb, Gina L Adrales, Textbook of Hernia, page 316. From the entry diastasis recti
- Consequently, the abdominal wall should be checked for diastasis recti post-partum.2000, Rebecca Gourley Stephenson, Linda J. O'Connor, Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy, page 267. From the entry diastasis recti
- Abdominal hernia noticed (diastasis recti) coincidentally with exacerbation of abdominal and cerebral distress, requiring occasional narcotic.1922 November, Henry J. Wolf, “Report and critical analysis of a long-standing case of intestinal spacticity, with observations on the…. From the entry diastasis recti
- This woman had the most extreme diastasis recti abdominales.1902 February, Byron Robinson, “Splanchnoptosis, Uterine Artery, Ureter”, in Minneapolis Homeopathic Magazine, volume 11, number 2. From the entry diastasis recti
- If not during pregnancy, a diastasis recti can instead develop during the second stage of labor, particularly if there is excessive breath holding during pushing.2000, Rebecca Gourley Stephenson, Linda J. O'Connor, Obstetric and Gynecologic Care in Physical Therapy, page 267. From the entry diastasis recti
Meaning of rectus
- noun Any of a number of muscles controlling the movement of the eyeball.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of rectus
- What is the plural of rectus?
- The plural of rectus is recti.
- Is rectus countable?
- Rectus is a countable noun.
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