Definitions for: Adduction

[n] (physiology) moving of a body part toward the central axis of the body

Webster (1913) Definition: Ad*duc"tion, n. [Cf. F. adduction. See Adduce.]
1. The act of adducing or bringing forward.

An adduction of facts gathered from various
quarters. --I. Taylor.

2. (Physiol.) The action by which the parts of the body are
drawn towards its axis]; -- opposed to abduction.
--Dunglison.

See Also: motility, motion, move, movement