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flexor

/ˈfleksər/ noun · British & US
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What does flexor mean?

noun

A muscle or tendon that causes flexion, or a device that provides flexibility. In anatomy, a flexor muscle is one that bends a limb or digit.

Example

"The flexor muscles in her arm allowed her to bend her elbow and pick up the heavy box."

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