Meaning of the word gastrocnemius in English

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gastrocnemius

US /ˌɡæs.troʊˈkniː.mi.əs/
UK /ˌɡæs.troʊˈkniː.mi.əs/

Noun

1.

the outer calf muscle that goes from the back of the knee to the heel:

Example:
Leg cramps cause shortening of the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf.
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