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adduction

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun adduction has 1 sense
  1. adduction - (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
    --1 is a kind of
    motion, movement, move, motility
    Derived form: verb adduct1

Definitions from the Web

Adduction

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: The movement of a body part towards the midline of the body or towards another body part.

Senses:

  1. The action of bringing a limb or body part closer to the central axis of the body.
  2. The act of moving a vocal cord toward the midline during speech.

Example Sentences:

  1. During physical therapy, the patient performed several exercises to strengthen the adduction of their affected arm.
  2. In singing, proper vocal adduction is essential for achieving clear and resonant notes.

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