verb
adduct
Adduct (verb) means (anatomy) To move a body part inwards, towards the centre line of the body.
verb
1
(anatomy) To move a body part inwards, towards the centre line of the body.
"The patient was unable to adduct his thumb after the injury."
"The therapist explained how certain muscles adduct the leg toward the body."
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like adduct.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin adductus, past participle of adduco. See adduce.
Antonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of adduct?
"adduct" (verb) means (anatomy) To move a body part inwards, towards the centre line of the body.
What is the opposite of adduct?
The opposite of "adduct" is abduct.
