Noun
/mˈʌsəl kənˈtræktʃər/
"Muscle contracture" refers to a medical condition where muscles shorten and become tight, leading to reduced range of motion in a joint. This can occur due to various factors, including injury, prolonged immobility, or neurological conditions. The term is not very common in daily conversation, hence it is primarily used in medical contexts—both in written texts (like medical reports and journals) and in discussions among healthcare professionals.
"The patient presented with muscle contracture in their left arm."
(Пациент предъявил мышечную контрактуру в левой руке.)
"Physical therapy can help improve the symptoms of muscle contracture."
(Физиотерапия может помочь улучшить симптомы мышечной контрактуры.)
"After a long period of immobilization, he experienced muscle contracture."
(После долгого периода неподвижности он испытал мышечную контрактуру.)
While "muscle contracture" itself may not have many common idiomatic expressions directly involving it, the term "muscle" is prevalent in various idioms related to strength, influence, and effort. Here are some idiomatic expressions that include the word "muscle":
"The company decided to flex its muscles in the market."
(Компания решила продемонстрировать свою силу на рынке.)
"Use your muscle"
Meaning: To exert power or influence to achieve a goal.
"If you want to get a promotion, you need to use your muscle."
(Если вы хотите получить повышение, вам нужно использовать свои связи.)
"Muscle in on"
Meaning: To intrude or encroach on someone's territory or business.
"He tried to muscle in on my project without permission."
(Он пытался вмешаться в мой проект без разрешения.)
"Put some muscle behind it"
Meaning: To apply extra force or effort to accomplish something.
"If we want this campaign to succeed, we need to put some muscle behind it."
(Если мы хотим, чтобы эта кампания удалась, нам нужно приложить к ней больше усилий.)
"Muscle memory"
Meaning: The ability to perform tasks with little or no conscious effort due to prior practice.
The word "muscle" comes from Latin "musculus," meaning "little mouse," which was used due to the way some muscles appear to move under the skin, while "contracture" originates from the Latin "contractura," indicating a drawing together or shortening. This compound reflects both the muscular aspect and the medical condition related to tightening.
Synonyms: - Muscle spasm - Muscle shortening - Contraction
Antonyms: - Muscle relaxation - Muscle elongation - Muscle expansion