n00369802
type | n |
lex_filenum | 04 |
def | (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | shortening |
Domain of synset - TOPIC | physiology |
Derivationally related form | contraction → contract |
Hyponym | contracture; tetanus; uterine contraction; Braxton-Hicks contraction, false labor; vaginismus |
Incoming links | |
Hyponym | shortening |
Hypernym | contracture; tetanus; uterine contraction; Braxton-Hicks contraction, false labor; vaginismus |
Member of this domain - TOPIC | physiology |
Derivationally related form | contract → contraction |
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