adduction

[ uh-duhk-shuhn ]

/ əˈdʌk ʃən /

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noun

Physiology. the action of an adducent muscle.

the act of adducing.

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Origin of adduction

First recorded in 1630–40, adduction is from the Medieval Latin word adductiōn- (stem of adductiō). See adduct, -ion

Words nearby adduction

addressing machine, Addressograph, adduce, adducent, adduct, adduction, adductor, add up, add up to, addy, Ade

How to use adduction in a sentence

Thus, adduction of both vocal cords is excited from the cortex of either hemisphere.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4|Various
In the inward variety the existing adduction is at first increased.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
Reduction is effected by adduction or abduction of the foot.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
Flexion, inversion, and adduction of the thighs also occurred.
Tics and Their Treatment|Henry Meigne

Forced abduction favours the displacement to the ulnar side; adduction to the radial side.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles