tetany

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

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.

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