contracture

con·trac·ture  (kn-trkchr)

n.

1. An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.

2. A deformity resulting from a contracture.

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contracture - an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle contraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction - (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)