abduct

verbtécnico/ɐbduˈziɾ/low

ab·du·zir

Definition

In anatomy, to move a limb or other part away from the midline of the body.

The abductor pollicis brevis muscle abducts the thumb.

To test the hip, ask the patient to abduct the leg.

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Common collocations

abduct the arm

Do latim 'abducere'.