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Meaning of Dupuytren's contracture | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/dəˈpwiːˌtɹɒnz kənˈtɹæktʃɚ/

Definitions

A fixed flexion contracture of the hand where the fingers bend towards the palm and cannot be fully extended (straightened). It is an inherited proliferative connective tissue disorder which involves the palmar fascia of the hand.

uncountable

Equivalents

Français contracture de Dupuytren maladie de Dupuytren

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Dupuytren's disease Dupuytren's fracture Duque Duquesne Duquette dur

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