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abductor

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ.bdu.ˈtoɾ/técnico

ab·du·tor

Definition

A muscle whose contraction causes abduction (movement of a limb or body part away from the midline).
The gluteus medius is a key abductor muscle of the hip.
She strained her abductor during the workout.
Common collocations
abductor musclehip abductor

Etymology

Do latim 'abductor, abductoris' (aquele que afasta).

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