Associations to the word «Abducent»

Wiktionary

ABDUCENT, adjective. Drawing away from the median axis of the body, as a muscle; abducting. [Late 17th century.]
ABDUCENT, noun. That which abducts; an abducens.
ABDUCENT NERVE, noun. (anatomy) Alternative spelling of abducens nerve
ABDUCENT NERVES, noun. Plural of abducent nerve

Dictionary definition

ABDUCENT, noun. A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.
ABDUCENT, adjective. Especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part.

Wise words

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb