contractility

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Synonyms: contractibility, contractability

Antonyms: contractibility, contractability

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Noun

1. The condition of being able to [[contract]] or [[shrink]] (used especially of [[muscle]]s).
2. The extent to which something contracts or shrinks.
3. {{lb|en|physiology}} The performance of [[cardiac]] [[muscle]]. {{rfex|en}}

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