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contractile organ

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun contractile organ has 1 sense
  1. contractile organ, contractor - a bodily organ that contracts
    --1 is a kind of organ
    --1 has particulars: muscle, musculus

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Contractile Organ

A contractile organ is a part of the body that is capable of contracting and relaxing, resulting in movement or exerting force. These organs are primarily composed of muscle tissues that enable them to perform mechanical work.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1

Noun: A part of the body, such as a muscle or a group of muscles, that has the ability to contract and expand, enabling movement and exertion of force.

Example sentence: The heart is a vital contractile organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Sense 2

Adjective: Pertaining to or characterized by the ability to contract or cause contraction.

Example sentence: Smooth muscles are contractile tissues found in various contractile organs of the body.

Sense 3

Adjective: Describing an organ that is capable of contracting or expanding.

Example sentence: The bladder is a contractile urinary organ that can hold and expel urine.

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