Contractured

/kənˈtræktʃərd/ adjective

Definition

Affected by or having developed a contracture, where muscles or tendons are permanently shortened.

Etymology

Past participle or adjective form of 'contracture', using the '-ed' suffix to indicate a state or condition caused by the noun.

Kelly Says

A 'contractured hand' is a devastating condition sometimes seen in burn survivors or stroke patients—the hand curls into a permanent fist because scar tissue pulls the muscles short.

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