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Increased muscular tension and shortness that cannot be released voluntarily and prevents lengthening of the muscles involved. Caused by pain stimuli to the lower motor neurons.
muscle spasm
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Persistent increased tension and shortness in a muscle or group of muscles that cannot be released voluntarily.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Synonyms: spasm, cramp
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