| contraction |
The regular tightening of the uterus, working to dilate and efface the cervix and to push the baby down the birth canal.
Ãâó: pregnancytoday.com/reference/library/glossary.htm
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| contractile |
Muscles power the body by contraction. The proteins that enable the muscle to produce force on this contraction are actin and myosin. Accordingly these proteins are known as contractile proteins.
Ãâó: freespace.virgin.net/john.hewitt1/pg_gloss.htm
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| contraction |
Area that reduces in size.
Ãâó: www.autobodyexpert.com/cons_info/glossary/gen_auto...
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| contraction |
A function of the healing process in granulating wounds whereby the edges of the wound are drawn towards each other.
Ãâó: www.convatec.com/en_AU/tips/dictionary/wound_care....
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| contractile vacuole |
A membrane-bound vesicle that expands and contracts to expel excess water
Ãâó: silicasecchidisk.conncoll.edu/LucidKeys/Carolina_K...
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