Contracture and Muscular contraction

Contracture

Contracture noun - An abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle.
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Muscular contraction and contracture are semantically related in muscle contraction topic. In some cases you can use "Muscular contraction" instead a noun "Contracture".

Muscular contraction

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

Contracture and muscular contraction are semantically related in muscle contraction topic. You can use "Contracture" instead a noun phrase "Muscular contraction".
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