functional contracture
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func·tion·al con·trac·ture
muscular shortening that ceases during sleep or general anesthesia, caused by prolonged active muscle contraction.
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functional contracture
Contraction of a muscle that decreases during anesthesia or sleep.
See also: contracture
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func·tion·al con·trac·ture
(fŭngkshŭn-ăl kŏn-trakshŭr)Muscular shortening that ceases during sleep or general anesthesia, caused by prolonged active muscle contraction.
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