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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.
Synonyms
front contractionforward contractionventral contraction
Antonyms
posterior contractionback contractiondorsal contraction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contração anterior
Standard medical terminology used throughout Brazil
Portugal
contração anterior
Standard European Portuguese medical term
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