tereti-|ˈtɛrɪtɪ|combining form of L. teres, teret-, terete; used in a few scientific terms. ˌteretiˈcaudatea.[L. cauda tail], having a rounded tail, round-tailed (Cent.Dict.). ˌteretiˈfoliousa.[L. folium leaf], having terete leaves. ˌteretiproˈnator, the round pronating muscle of the forearm (pronator radii teres). ‖ ˌteretiˈscapular[scapula], the greater round muscle (teres major) of the shoulder-blade.1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 351 This setum..rather..than any other..teretifolious esculent.1890Billings Med.Dict. cites Coues for tereti-pronator and tereti-scapularis.