Adducts

/əˈdʌkts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of adduct; he/she/it moves a body part toward the midline.

Etymology

Standard conjugation of the verb 'adduct' following English present-tense patterns where '-s' is added for third-person singular subjects.

Kelly Says

When a doctor says 'the patient adducts their arm against resistance,' they're testing muscular strength and neurological function simultaneously in a simple physical exam.

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