Associations to the word «Abductor»

Wiktionary

ABDUCTOR, noun. One who abducts; a kidnapper. [mid 19th century]
ABDUCTOR, noun. (anatomy) A muscle which serves to draw a part out, or from the median line of the body; as, the abductor oculi, which draws the eye outward. [early 17th century]
ABDUCTOR OCULI, noun. (obsolete) (anatomy) A muscle that draws the eye outwards

Dictionary definition

ABDUCTOR, noun. Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
ABDUCTOR, noun. A muscle that draws a body part away from the median line.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.