antagonist (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a muscle that relaxes while another contracts
examples when bending the elbow the triceps are the antagonist
Outgoing links
Hypernym antagonistic muscle
Derivationally related form antagonist → antagonistic
Incoming links
Derivationally related form antagonistic → antagonist
Hyponym antagonistic muscle

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