adduction

Noun

The movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.

ریشه

From Latin 'adductio', from 'adducere' meaning 'to lead or bring to'.

مثال

• Adduction is the opposite of abduction.
• The adduction of the arm was necessary for the medical procedure.
• In physical therapy, exercises for adduction are often prescribed.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Adduction movement Adduction exercise Adduction of the arm Adduction of the leg