sural

sural Definition

su·ral (so̵̅o̅′rəl, so̵or′əl)

adjective

Anat. of the calf of the leg

Etymology: ModL suralis < L sura, calf of the leg

sural Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

nerve: Its relation to sural nerve & its root value, effects of damage.
biopsy: Sural nerve biopsies from six affected individuals and the post-mortem findings in 1 case showed mainly axonal loss.
damage: Stripping of the SSV is performed less frequently as it is associated with a significant risk of sural nerve damage.

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