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Vocabulary Entry
contracture
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A condition in which a muscle or tendon is abnormally short, leading to restricted movement.
Example Sentences
"The patient's contracture made it difficult to straighten their fingers."
"Therapists often use stretching exercises to improve joint mobility affected by contracture."
"Contracture can develop after prolonged immobility or injury."
V
verb
To draw together or become reduced in size, especially in reference to muscles or tissues.
Example Sentences
"The muscle will contracture under strain, causing discomfort."
"In response to cold, the body may contracture to preserve heat."
"Physical therapy aims to prevent muscles from contracturing excessively."