abduct

One entry found for abduct.

Main Entry: ab·duct
Pronunciation: ab-dkt, b- also ab-
Function: transitive verb
: to draw away (as a limb) from a position near or parallel to the median axis of the body <the peroneus longus extends, abducts, and everts the foot -- C. R. Bardeen>; also : to move (similar parts) apart <abduct adjoining fingers>
- ab·duc·tion /ab-dk-shn, b-/ noun