English Explanatory Dictionary

contracture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɹæktjʊə(ɹ)/ /kənˈtɹæktʃʊə(ɹ)/ /kənˈtɹæktʃə(ɹ)/

Word forms

contracture contractures

Etymology

From French contracture, from Latin contractura.

Derived words

acrocontracture anticontracture contractural contractured Dupuytren's contracture hypercontracture lethal congenital contracture syndrome
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