adduct
v.
draw close; bring towards the body's central axis (Physiology)
Adduction
Adduction is a movement which brings a limb -
arm or
leg - closer to the sagittal plane of the body. It is opposed to
abduction.This term is also used when one speaks about the operation of the muscle in anatomy or musculature. the lateral (sideways) separation of two bones attached by a joint
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adduct
Noun
1. a compound formed by an addition reaction
(hypernym) compound, chemical compound
Verb
1. draw a limb towards the body; "adduct the thigh muscle"
(antonym) abduct
(hypernym) pull, draw, force
(derivation) adduction
adducted
adjective
brought towards the middle of the body
vocal folds adducted = position of the vocal cords for speaking
ADDUCTED
ADDOTTO