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A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles.

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  1. n. A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles.
  2. n. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle
  3. A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles, generally of the flexor muscles.
  4. A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles,generally of the flexor muscles.
  5. n:100 n. an abnormal and usually permanent contraction of a muscle