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Definition of Abductor
1. Noun. Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom).
Exact synonyms: Kidnaper, Kidnapper, Snatcher
Generic synonyms: Captor, Capturer, Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Specialized synonyms: Crimp, Crimper, Seizer, Shanghaier
Derivative terms: Abduct, Kidnap, Kidnap, Snatch
Generic synonyms: Captor, Capturer, Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Specialized synonyms: Crimp, Crimper, Seizer, Shanghaier
Derivative terms: Abduct, Kidnap, Kidnap, Snatch
2. Noun. A muscle that draws a body part away from the median line.
Exact synonyms: Abductor Muscle
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Specialized synonyms: Musculus Abductor Digiti Minimi Manus, Musculus Abductor Digiti Minimi Pedis, Musculus Abductor Hallucis, Musculus Abductor Pollicis
Derivative terms: Abduct
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Specialized synonyms: Musculus Abductor Digiti Minimi Manus, Musculus Abductor Digiti Minimi Pedis, Musculus Abductor Hallucis, Musculus Abductor Pollicis
Derivative terms: Abduct
Definition of Abductor
1. n. One who abducts.
Definition of Abductor
1. an abducent muscle [n -ES or -S]
Medical Definition of Abductor
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