Contracture definition

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An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.
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A deformity resulting from a contracture.
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A condition of abnormal shortening or shrinkage of a muscle, tendon, etc., often with persistent flexion or distortion at a joint.
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An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.
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A deformity resulting from a contracture.
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(medicine) An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused.
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Singular:
contracture
Plural:
contractures

Origin of contracture

  • From French contracture, from Latin contractura.

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Contracture Sentence Examples

  • The most common problem is internal rotation contracture (permanent muscle contraction) of the shoulder.

  • The contracted state, instead of rapidly subsiding after discontinuance of the stimulus, slowly and only partially wears off, the muscle remaining in a condition of physiological "contracture."

  • We make hand & elbow splints to prevent contracture.

  • The rolls are not designed for use with people who have significant contracture or deformity.

  • Such a reduction in the range of movement is called a contracture.

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