Medical Terminology · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Adduction
Meaning: Movement of a limb or body part towards the midline of the body.
In practice: Hip adduction strength was reduced in the injured groin, and squeezing a ball between her knees was painful.
Word parts
- adduct- means moving towards
Many medical words are built from Greek and Latin parts like these, so learning a few helps you work out new terms.
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Answer: Suture
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Answer: Laparoscopy
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