abducens muscle en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /æbˈdjuˌsɛnz ˈmʌs.l̩/ (US)
- /æbˈduˌsɛnz ˈmʌs.l̩/ (US)
Etymology
Shortening of "abducens nerve", in turn from Latin nervus abducens, from abducent, abducens
Meanings
- Rectus lateralis muscle of the eye; muscle that moves the eye away from the center of the face.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| abducens muscles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |