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(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) compression: the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together; "the contraction of a gas on cooling" a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds; "`won't' is a contraction of `will not'"; "`o'clock' is a contraction of `of the clock'" the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
출처: wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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| contraction band |
one of the bands seen by light microscopy in fully contracted muscle on either side of the Z band, caused by distortion of the ends of the myosin filaments by the Z band.
출처: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| contraction |
The shortening of a written or spoken word or expression by omission of one or more letters or sounds, such as can't
출처: www.mdk12.org/instruction/curriculum/reading/gloss...
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| contraction |
A bladder contraction that is not under voluntary control. This can cause urge urinary incontinence, detrusor hyperreflexia, detrusor instability, and spastic bladder.
출처: www.seekwellness.com/incontinence/glossary_of_inco...
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| contraction |
A shortening of muscle fibers that results in the movement of a joint.
출처: www.nationalmssociety.org/A%20-%20C.asp
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