decontraction
decontraction · decontractions
The relaxation of muscle tissue following a previous contractionThe relaxation of muscle tissue following a previous contraction
Meaning
1 sensesThe relaxation of muscle tissue following a previous contraction
Origin
From de- + contraction.From de- + contraction.
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Forms
plural: decontractions| Singular | decontraction |
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See also
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