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ABDUCENT

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abducent.

Abducent - as an adjective

Especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abducting
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
adducent

Abducent - as a noun

A small motor nerve supplying the lateral rectus muscle of the eye

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abducensabducens nerveabducent nervenervus abducenssixth cranial nerve

Example Sentences

"The abducent muscle moves the eye away from the midline of the face."
"Injury to the abducent nerve can cause eye misalignment."
"The patient had abducent strabismus, causing her eyes to be crossed."
"The abducent reflex helps protect the eye from sudden bright lights."
"He underwent a surgical procedure to correct his abducent muscle weakness."
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Word Game Points

Is ABDUCENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abducent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABDUCENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABDUCENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abducent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABDUCENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ABDUCENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abducent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABDUCENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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