contractile

(kən traktil)

adjective

  1. having the power of contracting
  2. producing contraction

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See contractile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of contracting or causing contraction: Muscle is a contractile tissue.

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  • conˌtrac·tilˈi·ty (kŏnˌtrăk-tĭlˈĭ-tē) noun

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