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Definition of Adducent

1. Adjective. Especially of muscles; bringing together or drawing toward the midline of the body or toward an adjacent part.

Definition of Adducent

1. a. Bringing together or towards a given point; -- a word applied to those muscles of the body which pull one part towards another. Opposed to abducent.

Definition of Adducent

1. serving to adduct [adj]

Medical Definition of Adducent

1. Bringing together or towards a given point; a word applied to those muscles of the body which pull one part towards another. Opposed to abducent. Origin: L. Addunces, p. Pr. Of adducere. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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