adductor

American  

[uh-duhk-ter] / əˈdʌk tər /

noun

1. any muscle that adducts (abductor ).

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adductor British  

/ əˈdʌktə /

noun

1. a muscle that adducts

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adductor Scientific  

/ ə-dŭk′tər /

1. A muscle that draws a limb or part of a limb toward the midline of the body.

2. Compare abductor

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Etymology

Origin of adductor

1740–50; < New Latin, Late Latin: conductor. See adduce, -tor

Example Sentences

He then missed six weeks with an adductor strain and this season he has missed time with a calf strain and a groin injury.

From Barron's

"Ben Stokes is currently being assessed for a right adductor complaint," said an England statement.

From BBC

The Argentine has contributed to three of Spurs' clean sheets this season, having missed two games with an adductor injury.

From BBC

Ever since returning from an adductor strain last month, Hernández had endured one of his coldest stretches at the plate since joining the Dodgers last year.

From Los Angeles Times

After returning to the dugout between innings, Hernández was removed from the game, reporting tightness in both his hamstring and adductor to the team’s training staff.

From Los Angeles Times