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tetany

noun

1 tetany

Clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis.

synonyms: apyretic tetanus, intermittent cramp, intermittent tetanus, tetanilla.

Polish: tężyczka


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