Contractile
adjective
Having the ability to contract or shrink.
The contractile tissue in the heart allows it to pump blood.
Often appears as...
- contractile tissue
- contractile force
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
adjective
In biology, used to describe cells or tissues that can shorten or get smaller.
Muscles are an example of contractile tissue.
Often appears as...
- contractile metabolism
- contractile vacuole
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
adjective
Having the ability to contract or shrink.
The contractile tissue in the heart allows it to pump blood.
Often appears as...
- contractile tissue
- contractile force
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
adjective
In biology, used to describe cells or tissues that can shorten or get smaller.
Muscles are an example of contractile tissue.
Often appears as...
- contractile metabolism
- contractile vacuole
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of getting smaller, as a muscle cell does when exerting force.
The contractile function of muscle fibers is essential for movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Heart Function
Specifically describes heart tissue's nature of contracting to pump blood.
The heart's contractile ability is key to maintaining blood circulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Biological
Can be used in other contexts where shrinkage or shortening occurs.
A contractile mechanism in the device compacts waste material.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of getting smaller, as a muscle cell does when exerting force.
The contractile function of muscle fibers is essential for movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Heart Function
Specifically describes heart tissue's nature of contracting to pump blood.
The heart's contractile ability is key to maintaining blood circulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Biological
Can be used in other contexts where shrinkage or shortening occurs.
A contractile mechanism in the device compacts waste material.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Refers to the action of getting smaller, as a muscle cell does when exerting force.
The contractile function of muscle fibers is essential for movement.
Pro Tip 2/3Heart Function
Specifically describes heart tissue's nature of contracting to pump blood.
The heart's contractile ability is key to maintaining blood circulation.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Biological
Can be used in other contexts where shrinkage or shortening occurs.
A contractile mechanism in the device compacts waste material.
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Video examples
Can we regenerate heart...
differentiate them into cardiac muscle cells and then take them out of the dish and transplant them into the hearts of patients who have had heart attacks. I think this is going to reseed the wall with new muscle tissue, and this will restore contractile function to the heart.
Video examples
Can we regenerate heart...
differentiate them into cardiac muscle cells and then take them out of the dish and transplant them into the hearts of patients who have had heart attacks. I think this is going to reseed the wall with new muscle tissue, and this will restore contractile function to the heart.
Example 1 of 1
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