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contractile

/kənˈtræk.taɪl/

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adjective

/kənˈtræk.taɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает вещество или ткань, обладающие способностью сокращаться или укорачиваться, обычно используется в биологии и физиологии.

Describes a substance or tissue that has the ability to contract or shorten, typically used in biology and physiology.

  1. Capable of contractingC1formal

    Having the ability to contract or shorten, especially referring to muscle tissue or similar structures.

    ruСократимый

    • Cardiac muscle is a highly contractile tissue.
    • The contractile properties of the heart allow it to pump blood.
    • Smooth muscle cells are contractile and found in the walls of organs.

    Synonymsshrinkable

Forms
  • more contractile comparative form
  • most contractile superlative form