shortening

n. 缩短

An abnormal, often permanent shortening, as of muscle or scar tissue, that results in distortion or deformity, especially of a joint of the body.

挛缩一种异常且常为永久性的缩短，如肌肉或瘢痕组织，会导致扭曲或变形，特别是身体关节处

Surgical shortening or reshaping of the nose.

鼻部整形术外科手术中鼻子的整形或截短