Definition of CONTRACTURE

contracture

Plural: contractures

Noun

  • an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
  • An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.

Origin / Etymology

From French contracture, from Latin contractura.

Scrabble Score: 15

contracture: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contracture: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contracture: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

contracture is a valid Words With Friends word