adductor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body—opposed to abductor.

Pronunciation

/əˈdʌktɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-adductor.wav

Word forms

adductor adductors adductores

Etymology

From Latin adduco. Equivalent to adduct + -or.

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