| NOUN | act | contracture | an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle |
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| Meaning | An abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle. | |
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| Broader | contraction, muscular contraction, muscle contraction | (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) |
| Spanish | contractura | |
| Catalan | contractura | |
| Verbs | contract | squeeze or press together |
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