Tetany Definition

tĕtn-ē
tetanies
noun
tetanies
An abnormal condition characterized by tetanic spasms of voluntary muscles, esp. in the extremities.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • apyretic tetanus
  • intermittent cramp
  • intermittent tetanus
  • tetanilla

Other Word Forms of Tetany

Noun

Singular:
tetany
Plural:
tetanies

Origin of Tetany

  • From tetanus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Tetany Sentence Examples

  • Serum calcium levels may be reduced; in very rare cases tetany has been observed.

  • The clinical signs of lactation tetany are muscular spasms and convulsions, and death due to respiratory failure.

  • To prevent this occurring it would be sensible to re-introduce protection against magnesium tetany eg magnesium licks etc when turning cows onto such aftermaths.

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Words Starting With

TTETET

Words Ending With

YNYANY

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