Abducent

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /æbˈdus.É™nt/, /æbˈdjus.É™nt/

Origin

From Latin abducō ("to lead away")

Full definition of abducent

Adjective

1. Drawing away from the median axis of the body, as a muscle; abducting. Late 17^th century.

Antonyms

• adducent

Noun

1. That which abducts; an abducens.