contracture

Meaning

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

Synonyms

permanent tissue shortening

joint contracture

Translations

contractuur

blijvende samentrekking

Contratura

contractura muscular

تقفع المفصل

contratura

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Etymology

From French contracture, from Latin contractura.

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