anterior contraction
[ænˈtɪriər kənˈtrækʃən]
nounpl: anterior contractions
contração anterior
1. A muscular contraction occurring in the front or forward part of a structure, particularly in medical or anatomical contexts
The anterior contraction of the muscle was observed during the physical examination.
A contração anterior do músculo foi observada durante o exame físico.
2. In obstetrics, a uterine contraction felt predominantly in the front part of the abdomen
Anterior contractions during labor were monitored on the fetal monitor.
As contrações anteriores durante o parto foram monitoradas no monitor fetal.
3. In phonetics, a consonant articulation where the tongue is positioned in the front of the oral cavity
Anterior contractions in speech affect the quality of certain consonants.
As contrações anteriores na fala afetam a qualidade de certas consoantes.
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