MUSCLE CONTRACTION
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Muscle Contraction.
Muscle Contraction - as a noun
(physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contraction15muscular contractionHypernyms (Closely Related)
shortening14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"During exercise, muscle contraction increases in order to move the body."
"Involuntary muscle contractions can occur as a result of certain medical conditions."
"The process of muscle contraction is controlled by nerve impulses."
"Adequate calcium levels are necessary for proper muscle contraction."
"Muscle cramps are often caused by sudden and involuntary muscle contractions."
