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拘縮 (こうしゅく) — contracture (of muscles, joints, etc.) | Kumi Dictionary

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拘縮

拘縮

拘こう縮しゅく

contracture (of muscles, joints, etc.)

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こうしゅく

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contracture (of muscles, joints, etc.)

physiology

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かか.わる…(1)

arrest・seize・concerned・adhere to・despite

ちぢ.む・ちぢ.まる・ちぢ.める・ちぢ.れる・ちぢ.らす…(1)

shrink・contract・shrivel・wrinkle・reduce

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