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con·trac·tile (k

n-tr

l, -t

)

adj.

Capable of contracting or causing contraction: Muscle is a contractile tissue.

contrac·tili·ty (k

k-t

-t

) n.

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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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Contractility (redirected from cardiac contractility)

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