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con⋅trac⋅ture

  [kuhn-trak-cher]
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–noun Pathology.
a shortening or distortion of muscular or connective tissue due to spasm, scar, or paralysis of the antagonist of the contracting muscle.
Origin:
1650–60; < L contractūra, equiv. to contract(us) drawn together (ptp. of contrahere; see contract ) + -ūra -ure

Related forms:
con⋅trac⋅tured, adjective
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con·trac·ture   (kən-trāk'chər)   
n.  

  1. An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.

  2. A deformity resulting from a contracture.

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Main Entry: con·trac·ture
Pronunciation: k&n-'trak-ch&r
Function: noun
: a permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue)producing deformity or distortion —see DUPUYTREN'S CONTRACTURE
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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contracture con·trac·ture (kən-trāk'chər)
n.
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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