flexor

[ flek-ser ]

nounAnatomy.
  1. a muscle that serves to flex or bend a part of the body.

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Origin of flexor

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; see origin at flex1, -tor

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British Dictionary definitions for flexor

flexor

/ (ˈflɛksə) /


noun
  1. any muscle whose contraction serves to bend a joint or limb: Compare extensor

Origin of flexor

1
C17: New Latin; see flex

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Scientific definitions for flexor

flexor

[ flĕksər ]


  1. A muscle that bends or flexes a joint. Compare extensor.

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