contracture

Noun

Meaning

A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

isthmus reduction concentration decrease neck abbreviation contraction cancellation consolidation knitting condensation shortening cervix narrowing constriction
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Antonyms

development addition growth increase rise expansion
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Hypernyms

contraction muscle contraction muscular contraction

Phrases with the word

lethal congenital contracture syndrome capsular contracture

Anagrams

Turcocretan

Examples

What causes capsular contracture? Source: Internet

When I was born, I was diagnosed with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC), a congenital joint contracture in two or more areas of the body. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

contractualized contractually contractural contractured contracultural contracyclical