Adduct

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Adduct (pronounced: /əˈdʌkt/, from Latin adductus, "drawn toward") is a term used in various fields of medicine and biochemistry.

Definition

In the field of Biochemistry, an adduct refers to a product of a direct addition of two or more distinct molecules, resulting in a single reaction product containing all atoms of all components. The resultant is considered a distinct molecular species.

In Medicine, particularly in the field of Orthopedics, an adduct is a movement which pulls a structure or part toward the midline of the body, or towards the midline of a limb. In the case of fingers or toes, it refers to bringing the digits together, towards the centerline of the hand or foot.

Etymology

The term "adduct" is derived from the Latin word adductus which means "drawn toward". It is a combination of ad (toward) and ductus (lead/draw).

Related Terms

  • Adduction: The act of adducting; the movement which brings a part of the anatomy closer to the median plane.
  • Abduct: The opposite of adduct, refers to a motion that pulls a structure or part away from the midline of the body.
  • Adductors: Muscles that cause a certain joint or limb to move towards the body's midline.

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