Found 2 items, similar to contracture.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: contracture
contracture
n : an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Contracture
Contracture
\Con*trac"ture\ (?; 135), n. [L. contractura a
drawing together.] (Med.)
A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles,
generally of the flexor muscles.
[1913 Webster]