Contractility

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnˌtɹæktˈaɪˈɫiˈtaɪ/

Contractility (noun)

  1. The ability of muscle tissue to shorten and generate force.

Examples

  • The heart's contractility affects blood circulation.
  • Contractility is how well a muscle can contract.

Common collocations: increase contractility, decrease contractility

Synonyms of Contractility

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contractility

  • — The opposite of muscle contraction.
  • — Refers to the process of expanding or relaxing.