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adduct
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ad·duct  (-dkt, -dkt)
tr.v. ad·duct·ed, ad·duct·ing, ad·ducts Physiology
To draw inward toward the median axis of the body or toward an adjacent part or limb.
n. Chemistry
A chemical compound that forms from the addition of two or more substances.
[Back-formation from adductor.]
ad·duction n.
ad·ductive adj.
adduct [əˈdʌkt]
vb (tr)
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) (of a muscle) to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc.) towards the median axis of the body Compare abduct [2]
n
(Chemistry) Chem a compound formed by direct combination of two or more different compounds or elements
[from Latin addūcere; see adduce]
adduction  n
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Noun1.adduct - a compound formed by an addition reaction
chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
Verb1.adduct - draw a limb towards the body; "adduct the thigh muscle"
draw, pull, force - cause to move by pulling; "draw a wagon"; "pull a sled"
abduct - pull away from the body; "this muscle abducts"


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On examination, she was found to have an adducted vocal fold with closure of the posterior glottic gap and moderately severe bowing of the left vocal fold (figure 1).
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The lack of reaction of the antiserum with HSA (lane 1) and with other chemically adducted conjugates (lanes 2-5), and the positive response with H[DI.
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When the legs are adducted (bowed inward) and/or straightened upon landing, there is an increased likelihood of knee-ligament strain and hyperextension -- a common cause of serious connective tissue and meniscus (cartilage) injuries.
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