Ad*duc"tion (#), n. [Cf. F. adduction. See Adduce.]

1.

The act of adducing or bringing forward.

An adduction of facts gathered from various quarters. I. Taylor.

2. Physiol.

The action by which the parts of the body are drawn towards its axis]; -- opposed to abduction.

Dunglison.

 

© Webster 1913.

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