About The Word Contracture
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Contracture
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What's The Definition Of Contracture?
[n] an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
Synonyms | Synonyms for Contracture: Related Terms | Find terms related to Contracture: 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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