contraction vs muscular contraction
muscular contraction vs contractioncontraction and muscular contraction both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contraction | Yes | No | No | No |
| muscular contraction | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
contraction and muscular contraction
are synonyms defined as:
- contraction and muscular contraction: (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Other synonyms of contraction include
muscle contraction.
| contraction (noun) | muscular contraction (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope | (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) |
| (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber) | |
| a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds | |
| the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together |
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