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concentric

/kənˈsɛntrɪk/ /kɑnˈsɛntrɪk/

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adjective

Concéntrico

Having a common center.

Examples :

"The layers of the onion are concentric, each one smaller than the last. "

Las capas de la cebolla son concéntricas, cada una más pequeña que la anterior.

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adjective

Concéntrico

(of a motion) in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

Examples :

"During a bicep curl, the concentric phase of the movement occurs as you lift the weight, shortening the bicep muscle. "

Durante un curl de bíceps, la fase concéntrica del movimiento ocurre cuando levantas el peso, acortando el músculo bíceps.

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