| Pronunciation: | | kun'trakchur
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| | Definition: | | [n] an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle |
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| | See Also: | | contraction, muscular contraction |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | 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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| | Definition: | | Permanent tightness or shortening of a muscle. |
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