Circumducted

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈdʌktɪd/ adjective

Definition

Moved or drawn in a circular or curved motion around a fixed point.

Etymology

Past participle of circumduct, from Latin circumducere, describing the completed action of moving something in a circular path.

Kelly Says

When your doctor asks you to move your arm in circles to check your shoulder, you're demonstrating circumducted movement—it's a key test for shoulder flexibility and joint health.

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