functional contracture


func·tion·al con·trac·ture

muscular shortening that ceases during sleep or general anesthesia, caused by prolonged active muscle contraction.

functional contracture

Contraction of a muscle that decreases during anesthesia or sleep.See also: contracture

func·tion·al con·trac·ture

(fŭngkshŭn-ăl kŏn-trakshŭr) Muscular shortening that ceases during sleep or general anesthesia, caused by prolonged active muscle contraction.