Muscle contraction
Muscle contraction noun - Physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber.
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Synonyms for Muscle contraction
Muscular contraction is a synonym for muscle contraction. In some cases you can use "Muscular contraction" instead a noun phrase "Muscle contraction".
Muscular contraction
Muscular contraction noun - Physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber.
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Synonyms for Muscular contraction
Muscle contraction is a synonym for muscular contraction. You can use "Muscle contraction" instead a noun phrase "Muscular contraction".
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