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Meaning of CONTRACTURE

Pronunciation:  kun'trakchur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
 
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 See Also: contraction, muscular contraction

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Con*trac"ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. contractura a
drawing together.] (Med.)
A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles,
generally of the flexor muscles.
 
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Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Permanent tightness or shortening of a muscle.
 
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