HOW TO PRONOUNCE
contractions
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
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What does contractions mean?
noun
- plural of contraction
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IPA pronunciation
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
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If we drop the physical and mental contractions we must have something good to fill the open channels that have been made.
Uterine contractions generally follow within a few hours, though in a few instances they will not appear for a number of days.
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When the inflammation starts causing increased bowel contractions--peristalsis--there is a breaking down of the walls of this fecal ring resulting in complete obstruction.
The irritation sets up reflex uterine contractions, and so the blood is squeezed out of the distended capillaries and washes away the degenerated cells.