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contractile

/kənˈtræk.taɪl/

Tradução: Diz-se de tecido ou substância capaz de se contrair ou encurtar, termo usado principalmente em biologia e fisiologia.

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/kənˈtræk.taɪl/

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

  • 🇵🇹Diz-se de tecido ou substância capaz de se contrair ou encurtar, termo usado principalmente em biologia e fisiologia.
  1. Capable of contracting C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇵🇹Contrátil

    Sinônimos: shrinkable

  • more contractile comparative form
  • most contractile superlative form