cocontraction en · NOUN
Etymology
From co- + contraction.
Meanings
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The simultaneous contraction of two muscles
For example, it is possible that children with dystonia tend to favor the cocontraction strategy while healthy children tend to reduce overall muscular drive.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cocontractions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |