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Definition of Abduction

1. Noun. The criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife.

2. Noun. (physiology) moving of a body part away from the central axis of the body.

Definition of Abduction

1. n. The act of abducing or abducting; a drawing apart; a carrying away.

Definition of Abduction

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Abduction

1. Movement of the limbs toward the lateral plane or away from the body. (11 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abduction

abducens oculi abducent abducent abducentes abducent nerve abducent nerve abduces abducing abduct abduct

abducted abductee abductees abducting abduction (current term) abduction (current term) abductions abductor abductor abductores

abductors abductor digiti minimi muscle of foot abductor digiti minimi muscle of hand abductor hallucis abductor muscle abductor muscle abductor muscle of great toe abductor muscle of little finger abductor muscle of little toe abductor pollicis brevis

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