tetany

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tetany Definition

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

tetany Synonyms

• apyretic tetanus
• intermittent cramp
• intermittent tetanus
• tetanilla
• tetany