flexor

[ flek-ser ]
/ ˈflɛk sər /

noun Anatomy.

a muscle that serves to flex or bend a part of the body.

Origin of flexor

From New Latin, dating back to 1605–15; see origin at flex1, -tor

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British Dictionary definitions for flexor

flexor
/ (ˈflɛksə) /

noun

any muscle whose contraction serves to bend a joint or limb Compare extensor

Word Origin for flexor

C17: New Latin; see flex

Medical definitions for flexor

flexor
[ flĕksər ]

n.

A muscle that when contracted acts to bend a joint or limb in the body.

Scientific definitions for flexor

flexor
[ flĕksər ]

A muscle that bends or flexes a joint. Compare extensor.