Adduction Definition

adukzhən, ədukzhən
noun
An adducing or citing.
Webster's New World
An adducting of a part of the body.
Webster's New World
The changed position resulting from this.
Webster's New World
The act of adducing or bringing forward.
Wiktionary

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

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Other Word Forms of Adduction

Noun

Singular:
adduction
Plural:
adductions

Origin of Adduction

  • From Latin adducō (“I bring to myself”), from ad + ducō (“I lead”). Compare French adduction. See adduce.

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Adduction Sentence Examples

  • Avoiding excessive and prolonged infant hip adduction, or forcing the legs in a straight position close together for periods of time (as in swaddling) may help prevent strain on the hip joints.

  • Adduction of the vocal cords happens most commonly during inhalation, although it can also happen during exhalation.

  • This is called adduction of the vocal cords.

  • Hip adduction and abduction can be done using resistance bands while you are in a seated position.

  • The hip abduction and hip adduction machines target your outer and inner thighs, respectively.

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