Definitions for "Adduction"
Keywords:  midline, limb, abduction, median, axis
The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis]; -- opposed to abduction.
movement toward the axis or midline of the body or one of its parts
Any movement of a limb towards the centerline of the body. Example, lowering an extended straight arm towards your side.
Keywords:  gravis, probe
Gravis Probe
a pertinent and relevant model for rapidly studying the efficacy and mechanisms of cancer chemopreventive agents
Keywords:  glottis, anatomy, vocal, folds, voice
The vocal folds coming together to close the glottis. Term found in About the Voice: Anatomy 201.
The act of adducing or bringing forward.
bring together
Hip adduction is bringing the knees together. Shoulder adduction is pressing the arms downward while out to the side.