con·trac·tile (k n-tr k tl, -t l )adj. Capable of contracting or causing contraction: Muscle is a contractile tissue. con trac·tili·ty (k ntrk-t l-t ) n. |
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| Noun | 1. | contractility - the capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter ability - the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment stypsis, astringency - the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids |
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