1. To draw toward the median plane. 2. An addition product, or complex, or one part of the same. [L. ad-duco, pp. -ductus, to bring toward]
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ad·duct ə-'dəkt, a- vt to draw (as a limb) toward or past the median axis of the body also to bring together (similar parts) <\adduct the fingers>
ad·duc·tive -'dək-tiv adj
ad·duct 'ad-.əkt n a chemical addition product
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vb.
to move a limb or any other part towards the midline of the body.
• adduction n.
Medical dictionary. 2011.