Definition of "teres" [teres]

• A terete muscle; specifically, one of two terete muscles of the shoulder, proceeding from the scapula to the humerus. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Feliciano is on the disabled list with a strained rotator cuff, which is often synonymous with an injury to the teres minor muscle on the back of the pitching shoulder."
• "But Marshall said that a teres minor strain is consistent with the problems that arise from heavy use of the area when throwing breaking balls."
• "Well just so teres no doubt, I don't really think women are all dreaful or anything of the sort."