intercrural

intercrural
Between two crura; e.g., the cerebral peduncles of the brain, etc.

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in·ter·cru·ral .int-ər-'kru̇(ə)r-əl adj situated or taking place between two crura and esp. in the region of the groin <\intercrural intercourse>

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in·ter·cru·ral (in″tər-krooґrəl) between two crura.

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