contracture
noun
con·trac·ture
kən-ˈtrak-chər 
: a permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue) producing deformity or distortion
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Mustaine, the band’s leading visionary and only original member, is suffering from a hand injury called Dupuytren’s contracture that will eventually claim his singular ability, so Megadeth might be the last album the guitar god is ever capable of making.
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Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Ayden Lopez, 7, was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that causes multiple joint contractures at birth.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Oct. 2025
Robust overseas data shows low rates of contracture for Motiva both in front of and behind the muscle, explains Dr. Teitelbaum.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
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Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 26 Jan. 2026
Ayden Lopez, 7, was born with arthrogryposis, a rare condition that causes multiple joint contractures at birth.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Oct. 2025
Robust overseas data shows low rates of contracture for Motiva both in front of and behind the muscle, explains Dr. Teitelbaum.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Contracture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contracture. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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contracture
noun
con·trac·ture
kən-ˈtrak-chər
: a permanent shortening (as of muscle, tendon, or scar tissue) producing deformity or distortion see dupuytren's contracture
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