What does contracture mean?
A condition in which a part of the body becomes permanently shortened and stiff, often as a result of injury or disease. A contracture can also refer to a reduction in the size of something, such as a contracture of the economy.
Example
"The patient suffered a contracture of her arm after the accident, making it difficult to move her elbow."
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