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Things contraction often describes ("contraction ________")
How contraction often is described ("________ contraction")
- tonic
- forceful
- progressive
- continued
- secondary
- lateral
- involuntary
- sudden
- glass
- partial
- sustained
- maximal
- simultaneous
- premature
- spastic
- rhythmical
- rhythmic
- muscle
- gradual
- painful
- systolic
- isotonic
- steady
- strong
- diaphragmatic
- normal
- permanent
- spasmodic
- slow
- persistent
- spontaneous
- rapid
- active
- maximum
- gravitational
- cardiac
- skeletal
- isometric
- initial
- muscular
- coordinated
- vigorous
- further
- excessive
- stronger
- induced
- irregular
- concentric
- visible
- smooth
- peristaltic
- extreme
- abdominal
- vascular
- cicatricial
- abnormal
- violent
- slight
- static
- uterine
- economic
- marked
- myocardial
- fiscal
- atrial
- powerful
- excitation
- unequal
- monetary
- continuous
- weak
- eccentric
- tetanic
- voluntary
- isovolumic
- severe
- subsequent
- left
- thermal
- sharp
- prolonged
- alternate
- pelvic
