pronator

[ proh-ney-ter, proh-ney- ]
/ ˈproʊ neɪ tər, proʊˈneɪ- /

noun

Anatomy, Zoology. any of several muscles that permit pronation of the hand, forelimb, or foot.

Origin of pronator

First recorded in 1720–30; pronate + -or2

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British Dictionary definitions for pronator

pronator
/ (prəʊˈneɪtə) /

noun

any muscle whose contractions produce or affect pronation

Medical definitions for pronator

pronator
[ prōnā′tər ]

n.

A muscle that effects or assists in pronation.