adducent

Definitions of adducent
  1. adjective
    especially of muscles; bringing together or drawing toward the midline of the body or toward an adjacent part
    synonyms: adducting, adductive
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    antonyms:
    abducent
    especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part
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