contracture
pronunciation
How to pronounce contracture in British English:
UK [kən'træktʃə]
How to pronounce contracture in American English:
US [kən'træktʃə]
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- Noun:
- an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
Word Origin
- contracture (n.)
- 1650s, from French contracture, from Latin contractura "a drawing together," from contractus, past participle of contrahere (see contract (n.)).
Example
- 1. Soft tissue release of flexion contracture of the hip .
- 2. Health status after open elbow contracture release .
- 3. " He had a contracture which he got while taking a penalty . "
- 4. Survey of incidence of gluteal muscle contracture .
- 5. Ulnar neuropathy associated with elbow contracture .