adduct
Physiology. to move or draw toward the axis of the body or one of its parts (opposed to abduct).
Also called ad·di·tion com·pound [uh-dish-uhn kom-pound] /əˈdɪʃ ən ˌkɒm paʊnd/ .Chemistry. a combination of two or more independently stable compounds by means of van der Waals' forces, coordinate bonds, or covalent bonds.: Compare clathrate (def. 2), inclusion complex.
Origin of adduct
1Other words from adduct
- ad·duc·tive, adjective
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How to use adduct in a sentence
The foot is adducted and rotated inward, as in a case of clubfoot.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry | Maximilian SternThe dorsum of the foot is shortened, the heel lengthened, the toes adducted, and the medial border of the foot raised.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesThe foot may retain its normal attitude, or the toes may be pointed and adducted.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesThis usually occurs when the limb is slightly flexed or adducted, and rotated either inwards or outwards.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander MilesAt the same time the shaft of the femur is adducted and rotated outwards.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. | Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for adduct
/ (əˈdʌkt) /
(of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc) towards the median axis of the body: Compare abduct (def. 2)
chem a compound formed by direct combination of two or more different compounds or elements
Origin of adduct
1Derived forms of adduct
- adduction, noun
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