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protective muscle spasm


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A sustained involuntary muscle contraction that occurs after injury to the muscle as a protective mechanism to prevent further movement. Such spasms commonly result in muscle stiffness.

Subjects: Medicine and health — Clinical Medicine

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protective muscle spasm
in Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise Length: 29 words
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in The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine (3) Length: 30 words

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