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abduct /ab·duct/ (ab-dukt´) to draw away from the median plane, or (the digits) from the axial line of a limb.abdu´cent
abduct, v to move in the direction away from the center line of the body.
abduct (abdukt´), v to draw away from the median line or from a neighboring part or limb.
abduct to draw away from an axis or the median plane.
abduct To turn away from the midline, as when the eye rotates outward.
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Roos test (35) The patient is positioned standing
and abducts the arms to 90[degrees] with
lateral rotation of the shoulder. THE PIANO TUNER OF EARTHQUAKES: Wacko doctor abducts opera singer;
piano tuner must save the day. Bound to the Queen,
the Seeker finds human children and abducts them for the Queen's
uses. |
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