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Abductor

British pronunciation/ɐbdˈʌktɐ/
American pronunciation/æbˈdəktɝ/, /əbˈdəktɝ/
Abductor
[NOUN]
1

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

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abductor definition and meaning
2

(anatomy) a muscle that moves a part of the body away from its normal position by contraction

synonyms : abductor muscle
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What is "abductor"?

The abductor is a muscle that functions to move a body part away from the midline of the body. It is involved in lateral or outward movements. There are various abductor muscles throughout the body, such as the abductor muscles of the hip, which are responsible for moving the leg away from the body's center. The abductor muscles play a crucial role in maintaining balance, stability, and proper alignment of the body during activities like walking, running, and standing. They provide the necessary strength and control for lateral movements and contribute to overall body coordination.

Examples
1Your abductors, the muscles that run up the inside of your thighs.
2Number three is the unknown abductor.
3But then, what is the abductor reading through the book?
4now I'm getting those abductors A B the ones on the outside.
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