Definitions for: Tetany


[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



Webster (1913) Definition: Tet"a*ny, n. (Med.)
A morbid condition resembling tetanus, but distinguished from
it by being less severe and having intermittent spasms.

Synonyms: apyretic tetanus, intermittent cramp, intermittent tetanus, tetanilla

See Also: syndrome

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