v. Phys. [f. L. addūct- ppl. stem of addūc-ĕre to lead to: see ADDUCE.] To draw towards a common center or median line.
1836–9. Todd, Cycl. Anat. & Phys., II. 528/1. When the thumb is adducted the first dorsal interosseous projects considerably.
1870. W. Adams in Lancet, 13 Aug., 236/2. The thigh is flexed and adducted so that the knee is drawn across the opposite thigh.
