contracture

con·trac·ture

 (kən-trăk′chər)

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

(kənˈtræktʃə)

n

(Pathology) a disorder in which a skeletal muscle is permanently tightened (contracted), most often caused by spasm or paralysis of the antagonist muscle that maintains normal muscle tension

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con•trac•ture

(kənˈtræk tʃər)

n.

an abnormal persistent flexing of a muscle or tendon at a joint, usu. caused by a shortening or scarring of tissue.

[1650–60; < Latin]

con•trac′tured, adj.

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contracture

Shortening of a muscle or tendon because of disease or injury and resulting in distortion and discomfort.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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)

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Translations

contrattura

con·trac·ture

n. contractura, contracción prolongada involuntaria.

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contracture

n contractura; Dupuytren’s — contractura de Dupuytren

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