'Contracture' definitions:

Definition of 'contracture'

noun

An abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle

Definition of 'Contracture'

From: GCIDE

Contracture \Con*trac"ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. contractura a drawing together.] (Med.) A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles. [1913 Webster]

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