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contracture.

An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kənˈtɹæktjʊə(ɹ)//kənˈtɹæktʃʊə(ɹ)//kənˈtɹæktʃə(ɹ)/
  1. An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.

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Where this word comes from

From French contracture, from Latin contractura.

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