Contraction and Muscle contraction

Contraction

Contraction noun - Physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber.

Muscle contraction is a synonym for contraction. In some cases you can use "Muscle contraction" instead a noun "Contraction".

Muscle contraction

Muscle contraction noun - Physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber.

Contraction is a synonym for muscle contraction. You can use "Contraction" instead a noun phrase "Muscle contraction".
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