adduction

Noun

(physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
The act of adducing or bringing forward.
The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin adductio, adductionis, from adducō (“I bring to myself”), from ad + ducō (“I lead”). Compare French adduction. Equivalent to adduct + -tion See adduce.

Antonyms

abduction

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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