Definition of levator

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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le·va·tor    (l-vtr) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. lev·a·to·res   (lv-tôrz, -tr-) KEY  

1. Anatomy A muscle that raises a bodily part.
2. A surgical instrument for lifting the depressed fragments of a fractured skull.

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin, from Medieval Latin levtor, one that raises, from Latin levre, to raise ; see lever

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