Adduction: Definition with Adduction Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body.

Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Category relationships: Physiology
Derivative terms: Adduct

1. n. The act of adducing or bringing forward.

1. Noun. The act of adducing or bringing forward. ¹

2. Noun. (physiology) The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis; -- opposed to abduction. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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1. Movement of the limbs toward the medial plane of the body or toward the axial line of the limb. (27 Sep 1997)

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