tetany Definition
teta·ny (tet′'n ē)
noun
an abnormal condition characterized by tetanic spasms of voluntary muscles, esp. in the extremities
Etymology: ModL tetania: see tetanus
tetany Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
rare: Serum calcium levels may be reduced; in very rare cases tetany has been observed.
Noun used with modifier
- lactation: The clinical signs of lactation tetany are muscular spasms and convulsions, and death due to respiratory failure.
- magnesium: 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.
- case: Serum calcium levels may be reduced; in very rare cases tetany has been observed.
Browse dictionary entries near tetany
- ‹ tetanus
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- ‹ testudinate
- ‹ testudinal
- ‹ testosterone
- ‹ teston
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