tetany

tetany definition - medical

tet·a·ny (tĕtˈn-ē)

noun
An abnormal condition characterized by periodic painful muscular spasms and tremors, caused by faulty calcium metabolism and associated with diminished function of the parathyroid glands. Also called intermittent cramp, intermittent tetanus.

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