abducent

[ab-doo-suhnt, -dyoo-]

adjective

Physiology.

1. drawing away, as by the action of a muscle; abducting.

abducent

/ æbˈdjuːsənt /

adjective

1. (of a muscle) abducting

Word History and Origins

Origin of abducent¹

First recorded in 1705–15, abducent is from the Latin word abdūcent- (stem of abdūcēns ). See abducens

Word History and Origins

Origin of abducent¹

C18: from Latin abdūcent-, abdūcens leading away, from abdūcere, from ab- away + dūcere to lead, carry

Example Sentences

Drawing away from a common center, or out of the median line; as, the abducent muscles.

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