Definition of contracture Contracture
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We found 4 definitions of contracture from 4 different sources.
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What does contracture mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: contractures |
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| contracture - an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle | ||
| muscle contraction, muscular contraction, contraction the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope | ||
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Wiktionary 
- contracture (Noun)
An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- contracture (n.)
A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles.
Part of speech
🔤- contracture, noun, singular of contractures.
