Contractility (Noun)
Meaning
The capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The muscle's contractility was significantly reduced due to the prolonged period of inactivity.
- Research has shown that certain medications can affect the contractility of the heart muscle.
- Aging can lead to a decline in muscle contractility, resulting in decreased physical strength.
- The study focused on the contractility of smooth muscle cells in the digestive tract.
- Exercise can improve muscle contractility by increasing the production of certain proteins.