adjective
- moved toward the midline of the body or toward another part
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The patient’s arm was adducted against his chest.
- The physical therapist noted that the leg remained adducted after the injury.
- An adducted thumb position can indicate certain neurological conditions.
- The surgeon observed the adducted position of the shoulder joint.
- The adducted fingers made it difficult for her to grasp objects.