adduct

Meanings

• noun

  A compound or mixture formed by the union of two or more substances.

• verb

  In anatomy, the act of bringing two structures together.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with adduct
duct , mute , hute , mute

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Variants

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adduct , adducted , adducting , adducts

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Etymology

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From Latin ad- 'to' + ducere 'to lead'.

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Trivia

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1. The word adduct comes from the Latin word 'ducere', meaning 'to lead'.

2. In anatomy, the adductor muscles are responsible for bringing the limbs towards the midline of the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. abduct: The opposite of adduct, meaning to draw or take away.

2. adductor: A muscle responsible for adduction, or bringing a limb towards the midline of the body.

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Adduct is a term used in various fields such as anatomy, chemistry, and pharmacology. In anatomy, it refers to the act of bringing two structures together, such as the adduction of the thumb. In chemistry, an adduct is a compound or mixture formed by the union of two or more substances.

How to Memorize "adduct"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of bringing two things together, such as two substances forming a compound or a muscle bringing a limb towards the body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of bringing things together or uniting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Add' to remember the meaning of adduct: Add two things together to form a compound or mixture.

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