contractility

Noun
  1. The capability or quality of shrinking or contracting, especially by muscle fibers and even some other forms of living matter (synset 105209081)
    is a type of: ability - the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
    subtypes: astringency, stypsis - the ability to contract or draw together soft body tissues to check blood flow or restrict secretion of fluids

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