contracture

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English

Definitions

noun

An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused.

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Synonyms

twitch crunch shrinkage contraction shrinking curtailment decline tightening contractile retrenchment hypercontracture clonus phimosis myotasis acrocontracture hypertonia

Associated

palmar deformity flexion implant implantation rupture shortening limb flap scar joints fingers

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