contractile

Adjective

Capable of contracting or shrinking in size or volume, especially referring to muscles or tissues.

ریشه

The word 'contractile' is derived from the verb 'contract', which comes from the Latin word 'contractus', meaning 'drawn together' or 'bound'. The suffix '-ile' indicates the ability or capacity for something.

مثال

• The heart has contractile muscles that pump blood throughout the body.
• The contractile properties of the material allow it to expand and contract with temperature changes.
• Certain medications can affect the contractile function of smooth muscles.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Contractile muscles Contractile properties Contractile function Contractile response Contractile tissue Contractile force