extensor

(ek sten′sər, -sôr′; ik-)

noun

a muscle that extends or straightens some part of the body, esp. a flexed arm or leg

Origin: LL extensor, stretcher < L extensus: see extensible

See extensor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A muscle that extends or straightens a limb or body part.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin extēnsor

Origin: , from Latin extēnsus

Origin: , past participle of extendere, to stretch out; see extend

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