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noun - (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonym for contraction
muscle contraction
muscular contraction
Associated with contraction
shortening
contracture
tetanus
uterine contraction
Braxton-Hicks contraction
false labor
vaginismus
physiology
noun - a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds
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noun - abbreviation
Synonym for contraction
abbreviation
reduction
shortening
compression
diminution
constriction
elision
noun - the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
Associated with contraction
reduction
step-down
diminution
decrease
noun - the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
Synonym for contraction
compression
condensation
Associated with contraction
shrinkage
shrinking
coarctation
constriction
noun - tightening
Synonym for contraction
tightening
narrowing
tensing
shortening
drawing in
constricting
shrinkage
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