contracture

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von contracture im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

kontraktür

(Tıp) Kasın devamlı kasılma halinde oluşu (Spazm nedeniyle veya antagonist kasların felcine bağlı olarak)

(Tıp) Kasın devamlı kasılma halinde oluşu ve aksi istikamette yaptırılan harekete direnç göstermesiyle belirgin eklem bozukluğu (Fibrosis'e bağlı)

Relevante Übersetzungen

volkmann's ischaemic contracture

(Tıp) El bileğinde ve parmaklarda görülen fleksiyon şeklindeki şekil bozukluğu

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von contracture im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle; a deformity so caused

{n} a rigidity of joints, a lessening

— A condition of fixed high resistance to passive stretch of a muscle, resulting from fibrosis of the tissues supporting the muscles or the joints or from disorders of the muscle fibers

a condition of fixed high resistance to passive stretch of a muscle, resulting from fibrosis of the tissues supporting the muscles or the joints or from disorders of the muscle fibers

Tightness and limitation in ROM (range of motion) at a joint Occurs in the muscle in the absence of any voluntary activity or any electrical signs of muscle activity

Loss of range of motion in a joint due to abnormal shortening of soft tissues

a shortening of muscle and tendons, which causes a deformity or subnormal range of movement of a joint

The muscle has shortened and a joint has a diminished range of motion

an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle

{i} constriction of a muscle (Pathology)

Shortening or distortion of a tissue, usually a muscle

inability to move a joint due to a permanent rigidity or contraction of a muscle

A condition in which muscles become fixed in a rigid, abnormal position causing distortion or deformity

shortening of muscle, skin and other soft tissue, usually in the limbs May occur in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease

A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles

Relevante Übersetzungen

Dupuytren's contracture

{i} condition of thickening of the connective tissue causing one or more fingers to be bent permanently into the palm so that they cannot be extended (named after Baron Guillaume Dupuytren)

contractures

Contractures result when the muscles are unable to relax The constant spasms are caused by a depletion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energy chemical within the cell This prevents muscle fiber relaxation The nerves are inactive in this form of muscle spasm

contractures

Involuntary, permanent shortening of a muscle rendering it resistant to passive stretching Does not involve an actual muscle contraction

contractures

Abnormal, usually permanent contraction of a muscle due to atrophy of muscle fibers, extensive scar tissue over a joint, or other factors

contractures

plural of contracture

Silbentrennung

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