Contracture and Contraction

Contracture noun - An abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle.

Contraction and contracture are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Contracture".

Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Contracture and contraction are semantically related. You can use "Contracture" instead a noun "Contraction".

Nearby Words: contract, contracted, contracting, contractual, contractor