contraction#1 (n)
muscular contraction (n)
muscle contraction (n)

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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