adduction

/əˈdʌkʃən/
noun
  1. The movement of a body part toward the midline of the body.
    • Adduction of the arm brings it back down to your side after raising it.
    • Injuries can occur if you force adduction too quickly.
    • The exercise focuses on hip adduction using a special machine.
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