adducent, a. Phys.
(əˈdjuːsənt)
[ad. L. addūcent-em, pr. pple. of addūc-ĕre; see adduce.]
Bringing or drawing towards a given point or common centre; attribute of the muscles, called adductors. Opposed to abducent.
| 1694 Gwither Physiognomy in Phil. Trans. XVIII. 120 We see great Drinkers with Eyes generally set towards the Nose, the adducent Muscles being often employed to let them see their loved Liquor in the Glass. 1713 Derham Physico-Theol. iv. ii. 99 Which is the case of the Adducent and Abducent Muscles [of the eye]. 1843 Wilkinson Swedenborg's Anim. Kingd. I. viii. 225 The glands have four vessels, two adducent or afferent. |