abducent

[US]/æbˈdjuːsənt/
[UK]/abˈdüˌsɛnt/

Translation

adj.Relating to or causing the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
Word Forms
Pluralabducents

Phrases & Collocations

abducent muscles

abducent nerve

abducent pathway

abducent response

abducent action

abducent eye movement

abducent paresis

abducent palsy

abducent nerve damage

Example Sentences

the abducent nerve controls eye movement.

damage to the abducent nerve can cause double vision.

the surgeon carefully stimulated the abducent nerve during the procedure.

understanding the function of the abducent nerve is crucial for ophthalmologists.

the abducent nerve originates in the brainstem.

nerve impulses travel along the abducent nerve to control eye movement.

the abducent nerve is one of the cranial nerves.

testing the abducent nerve can help diagnose certain neurological conditions.

the abducent nerve plays a vital role in our ability to focus our vision.

a lesion on the abducent nerve can result in lateral rectus muscle paralysis.

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