back contraction
[/bæk kənˈtrækʃən/]
nounpl: back contractions
contração dorsal / contração das costas
1. A muscular contraction or spasm affecting the back muscles, typically causing pain or stiffness
The athlete experienced a back contraction during the heavy lifting session.
O atleta sofreu uma contração dorsal durante a sessão de levantamento de peso.
2. In phonetics/linguistics, a process where vowels move toward the back of the mouth during articulation
The back contraction of vowels is common in certain dialects.
A contração dorsal de vogais é comum em certos dialetos.
3. In medicine, an involuntary tightening or shortening of back muscles
Back contractions can be relieved with stretching exercises.
As contrações das costas podem ser aliviadas com exercícios de alongamento.
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