abducent

adjectivetécnico/ɐ.bdu.ˈsẽ.tɨ/técnico

ab·du·cen·te

Definition

That performs or is involved in abduction (movement away from the midline of the body).

The lateral rectus muscle is the main abducent muscle of the eye.

The abducent nerve controls eye movement outward.

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Common collocations

abducent muscleabducent nerve

Do latim 'abducens, abducentis', particípio presente de 'abducere' (afastar).