Definitions

1. noun

a muscle that draws a part of the body towards the median plane, or brings two or more parts together

“The adductor muscles in the thigh allow for movement and balance.”

2. verb

to draw or bring something towards the median plane, or to bring two or more things together

“The surgeon instructed the nurse to adduct the patient’s broken arm.”

3. verb

to draw or bring something towards the median plane, especially referring to the action of a muscle

“The doctor explained the process of adduction in the human body.”