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abductor

/æbˈdʌktər/ noun · British & US
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What does abductor mean?

noun

A muscle that draws a limb or part towards the midline of the body. A person or thing that takes someone or something away.

Example

"The abductor muscle in the shoulder helps to lift the arm."

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