| contracture |
A joint deformity caused by loss of joint movement and shortening of surrounding tissues.
Ãâó: www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/42/15...
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| contraction stress test |
a test where the baby's heart rate response to oxytocin is measured. The mother is given some intravenous oxytocin and the baby is monitored via electronic fetal monitors to check the response. Must be performed where all parties can be carefully monitored should fetal distress or true labor be triggered.
Ãâó: www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/gd/gdglossary.htm
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| contracture |
Shortening or distortion of a tissue, usually a muscle.
Ãâó: www.ankleshop.com/glossary.htm
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| contracture |
abnormal condition of the joint where the joint is bent and will not move. Contractures are caused by shortening of muscles or tendons.
Ãâó: kid-power.org/definitions.html
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| contraction |
The state of a muscle when tension is generated across a number of actin and myosin filaments.
Ãâó: www.jimmythomas.com/training/fitnessterms.htm
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