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contracture

/kənˈtræk.tʃər/

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noun

/kənˈtræk.tʃər/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся аномальным и часто постоянным укорочением или уплотнением мышцы, сухожилия или другой ткани, приводящее к скованности и ограничению подвижности.

A medical condition characterized by an abnormal and often permanent shortening or tightening of a muscle, tendon, or other tissue, resulting in stiffness and restricted movement.

  1. Muscle contractionC1formalmedical

    An abnormal and often permanent shortening of a muscle or tendon, resulting in stiffness and limited movement.

    ruМышечная контрактура

    • The patient developed a contracture in his leg after the injury.
    • Physical therapy can help prevent joint contractures.
    • The surgeon released the contracture to restore range of motion.

    Synonymscontractionshorteningtightening

Forms
  • contractures plural form
  • contractures' possessive plural form
  • contracture's possessive singular form