SportsAugust 21, 2026
adductor
uh-DUK-ter
Definition
A muscle that moves a body part toward the midline of the body, often referring to the group of muscles located in the inner thigh.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'adducere,' meaning 'to lead to' or 'bring toward,' combined with the suffix '-or' indicating the agent performing the action.
In the news
The article lists a player who is missing practice because of an injury to his adductor, highlighting one of the many soft-tissue issues affecting team rosters.
49ers cautious with Evans (quad), good for Week 1
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