1. to move a body part toward the center or midline of the body
Usage: anatomy; medicine

1. a chemical compound formed by the combination of two or more simpler compounds
Usage: chemistry

Examples

• The physical therapist asked her to adduct her arm toward her body.
• Damage to the nerve made it difficult to adduct his fingers.
• The muscle’s primary function is to adduct the thigh.
• The researchers studied the protein adduct formed by the reaction.
• Chemical adducts can be used as biomarkers for exposure to toxins.
• The DNA adduct indicated cellular damage from the carcinogen.