gluteal

adjective

glu·​te·​al ˈglü-tē-əl How to pronounce gluteal (audio) glü-ˈtē- How to pronounce gluteal (audio)
: of or relating to the gluteus muscles

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While the goals may sound oblique, their execution will be mostly … gluteal. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025 She was shot in her gluteal area, while another victim was shot in the arm and the third was injured in both of her feet. — Dallas News, 9 Aug. 2022 The gluteal muscles form the buttocks area and assist with everyday activities. — Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 16 Dec. 2022 At the hotel, Wagstaffe said, Gourkani received at least two injections of what was supposed to be gluteal silicone. — Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for gluteal

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First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gluteal was in 1804

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gluteal

adjective
glu·​te·​al ˈglüt-ē-əl How to pronounce gluteal (audio) glü-ˈtē- How to pronounce gluteal (audio)
: of or relating to the buttocks or the gluteus muscles
the gluteal region extends to the anterior superior iliac spine—S. W. Jacob & C. A. Francone
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