What does "levator" mean?

One who, or something which, lifts something else, as:; Any of several muscles whose contraction causes the raising of a part of the body.

What is a synonym for "levator"?

Common synonyms include: biceps, muscle, voluntary muscle.

//lɪˈveɪ.tə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
One who, or something which, lifts something else, as:; Any of several muscles whose contraction causes the raising of a part of the body. agent
2
a muscle that serves to lift some body part (as the eyelid or lip) wordnet
3
One who, or something which, lifts something else, as:; A surgical instrument (tool) for lifting things, such as bone fragments or tissue flaps. agent

Borrowed from New Latin levātor (“one that lifts or raises”). Doublet of lever.

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