Definitions

1. noun

a muscle that draws a limb or part towards the midline of the body

“The adductor muscles in his thigh helped him to run faster.”

2. noun

an anatomical structure that draws a part towards the midline

“The adductor canal runs from the base of the neck to the armpit.”

3. verb

to draw or bring something closer to the midline

“The surgeon had to adduct the injured finger to fix the fracture.”