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1. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
Rhymes with Muscle Contraction
- dissatisfaction
- satisfaction
- liquefaction
- transaction
- subtraction
- extraction
- distraction
- abstraction
- retraction
- infraction
- diffraction
- classaction
- telaction
- interaction
- exaction
- attraction
- reaction
- inaction
- fraction
- faction
Sentences with muscle-contraction
1. Noun Phrase
While symptoms vary, dogs suffering from seizures might lose consciousness and exhibit muscle contraction and stiffness.
2. Noun Phrase
The simplest muscle contraction in breathing exercises occurs during diaphragmatic breathing.
3. Noun Phrase
This is a result of plasma that's trapped within the muscle following muscle contraction.
2. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.
Antonyms
Etymology
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
3. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
4. contraction
noun. ['kənˈtrækʃən'] the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.
Antonyms
Etymology
- contractio (Latin)
- contraho (Latin)
5. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] one of the contractile organs of the body.
Synonyms
Etymology
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
6. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
7. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard.
Antonyms
Etymology
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
8. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way).
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Antonyms
Etymology
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)
9. muscle
noun. ['ˈmʌsəl'] possessing muscular strength.
Synonyms
Etymology
- muscle (French)
- musculus (Latin)