adduction

• Физиологический термин, обозначающий движение части тела к центральной оси тела.

A physiological term referring to the movement of a body part toward the central axis of the body.

uncountable

1. Movement toward the midlineC1formalmedical

   The physiological movement of a body part toward the central axis of the body or toward the midline of a limb.

   Приведение

   • Adduction of the arm brings it closer to the torso.
   • The physical therapist recommended exercises for hip adduction.
   • Adduction and abduction are opposing movements at a joint.

   Antonymsabduction