contracture

UK
/kənˈtræk.tʃə/
US
/kənˈtræk.tʃɚ/

Переводы

contractureсуществительное
contractures
множ.
UK
/kənˈtræk.tʃə/
US
/kənˈtræk.tʃɚ/
The patient developed a contracture in his hand after the injury.
У пациента развилась контрактура в руке после травмы.

Определения

contractureсуществительное
A permanent shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues that causes deformity and rigidity of joints.
The patient developed a contracture in his hand after the injury, limiting his ability to fully extend his fingers.