ISOTONIC CONTRACTION
\ˌa͡ɪsətˈɒnɪk kəntɹˈakʃən], \ˌaɪsətˈɒnɪk kəntɹˈakʃən], \ˌaɪ_s_ə_t_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
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Muscle contraction with negligible change in the force of contraction but shortening of the distance between the origin and insertion.
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Collagen Induced Arthritis
- ARTHRITIS that is induced in experimental animals. Immunological and infectious agents can be used to develop models. These methods include injections of stimulators the immune response, such as an adjuvant (ADJUVANTS, IMMUNOLOGIC) or COLLAGEN.