noun
contractility
Contractility (noun) means the condition of being able to contract or shrink (used especially of muscles).
noun
1
The condition of being able to contract or shrink (used especially of muscles).
2
The extent to which something contracts or shrinks.
3
The performance of cardiac muscle.
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What is the meaning of contractility?
"contractility" (noun) means the condition of being able to contract or shrink (used especially of muscles).
What are the different meanings of contractility?
"contractility" has 3 main meanings: 1. The condition of being able to contract or shrink (used especially of muscles); 2. The extent to which something contracts or shrinks; 3. The performance of cardiac muscle.