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

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