| laxator | <anatomy> That which loosens; especially, a muscle which by its contraction loosens some part. Origin: NL, fr. L. Laxare, laxatum, to loosen. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| laxator tympani | One of two supposed muscles, probably ligaments of the malleus. Origin: Mod. L. (05 Mar 2000) |