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Contracture

Contracture Meaning & Definition
Contracture Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Contracture?

[n] an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle

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See Also | contraction | muscular contraction

Contracture In Webster's Dictionary

\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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