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adduction

[ uh-duhk-shuhn ]

noun

  1. Physiology. the action of an adducent muscle.
  2. the act of adducing.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of adduction1

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

Thus, adduction of both vocal cords is excited from the cortex of either hemisphere.

In the inward variety the existing adduction is at first increased.

Reduction is effected by adduction or abduction of the foot.

Flexion, inversion, and adduction of the thighs also occurred.

Forced abduction favours the displacement to the ulnar side; adduction to the radial side.

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