Words Like ADDUCTION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ADDUCTION.

4 Alternative Words Similar to adduction

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7 definitions of adduction

1 The act of adducing or bringing forward.
2 The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis]; -- opposed to abduction.
3 (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body
4 The act of adducing or bringing forward something as evidence in support of a contention or an argument.
5 In physiology, the action of the adductor or adducent muscles.
6 In surgery, the adducent action of a surgeon upon a limb or other member of the body; the position of a part which is the result of such action: the opposite of abduction.
7 The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis; -- opposed to abduction.
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