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ad·duct

 (ə-dŭkt′, ă-dŭkt′)
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·duc′tion n.
ad·duc′tive adj.
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Adj.1.adducting - especially of musclesadducting - especially of muscles; bringing together or drawing toward the midline of the body or toward an adjacent part
adducent, adductive
physiology - the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
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