What is another word for contractile?
Pronunciation: [kəntɹˈakta͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Contractile is a term used to describe certain types of cells or tissues that are capable of contracting or shortening in order to exert force or move parts of the body. Some synonyms for contractile include:
1. Constrictive - describes something that has the ability to constrict or narrow, as in the walls of blood vessels.
2. Sphincteric - refers to muscles that act as a sphincter, such as those in the digestive system.
3. Tonic - describes muscles that are continually active and able to maintain a certain level of tension.
4. Motile - refers to cells or tissues that are capable of movement, such as cilia or muscles.
5. Myogenic - indicates that contraction is initiated within the muscle cells themselves, as opposed to being controlled by external factors.
These synonyms can be useful when discussing the role of contractile tissues in various physiological processes.
