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 Definitions of abductor  [æbˈdʌk tər]  

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Definition of 'abductor' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) abductor
a person who abducts.

2. (n.) abductor
any muscle that abducts

Etymology:  (1605–15; < NL; see abduct , -tor)

Definition of 'abductor' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) kidnapper, kidnaper, abductor, snatcher
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)

2. (noun) abductor, abductor muscle
a muscle that draws a body part away from the median line


Definition of 'abductor' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) abductor
one who abducts

2. (noun) abductor
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



'abductor' - Nearby Entries  

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