Circumduce

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈdjuːs/ verb

Definition

To draw or move something in a circular path around a center point, or to move limbs in a circular motion.

Etymology

From Latin circumducere: circum (around) + ducere (to lead or draw). The verb combines the prefix for 'around' with a root meaning to guide or conduct movement.

Kelly Says

When physicians ask patients to circumduce their arms during medical exams, they're testing the full range of shoulder motion—the circular movement creates a cone shape, revealing any limitations in how freely the joint moves.

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