contracture

English Thesaurus

1. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle (noun.act)

hypernym	:	contraction, muscle contraction, muscular contraction,
definition	:	(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) (noun.act)

derivation	:	compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze,
definition	:	squeeze or press together (verb.contact)

derivation	:	compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze,
definition	:	squeeze or press together (verb.contact)