definition of the word abductor

New Latin

abductor (plural abductors)

1. One who abducts, a kidnapper.
2. (anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or form the median line of the body; as, the abductor oculi, which draws the eye outward.

• The alternative spelling abductores is sometimes used for the plural of the anatomical muscle.

• abductee (One kidnapped)
• adductor (muscle)

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