extensor muscle (n)
extensor (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part
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Hypernym skeletal muscle, striated muscle
Derivationally related form extensor → extend
Derivationally related form extensor → extend
Antonym extensor → flexor
Hyponym quadriceps, quadriceps femoris, musculus quadriceps femoris, quad
Incoming links
Hyponym skeletal muscle, striated muscle
Hypernym quadriceps, quadriceps femoris, musculus quadriceps femoris, quad
Antonym flexor → extensor
Derivationally related form extend → extensor
Derivationally related form extend → extensor

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