Adduct Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 19th century: back-formation from late Middle English adduction, from late Latin adductio(n-) ‘bringing forward’, from the verb adducere ‘bring in’ (see adduce)

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Definition:

(of a muscle) move (a limb or other part of the body) towards the midline of the body or towards another part

Short Definition:

move towards midline of body

Examples:

• the main function of pectorals is to adduct the arms