contractures
A permanent shortening and tightening of non-bony tissues such as ligaments, muscle, tendons or even skin as a response to prolonged spasticity. This can result in loss of function and range of motion of the affected area.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Diseases
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