noun (plural only) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The patient's right abducent muscle is paralyzed, causing double vision when looking to the right.

Definition:The lateral rectus muscle, which is controlled by the abducens nerve and responsible for the lateral movement of the eye.

From abducent muscle

Example:During a neurological examination, the doctor tests the cranial nerves, including the abducentes (VIth cranial nerve), for any signs of damage or weakness.

Definition:The twelve major nerves that emerge directly from the brainstem, including the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) that controls eye movement.

From cranial nerves