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clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
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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. [Heritage]
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| tetany |
A condition of prolonged and painful spasms of the voluntary muscles, especially the fingers and toes (carpopedal spasm) as well as the facial musculature.
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| tetany |
is a nervous affection characterized by intermittent tonic spasms, usually involving the extremities. It is most frequently found in the young and is also associated with pregnancy or lactation. Tetany is induced by changes in PH and extracellular calcium which increase nervous and muscular excitability. Causative factors are parathyroid deficiency, alkalosis or vitamin D deficiency. Tetany is characterized by nervousness, irritability, apprehension, numbness, tingling, and muscle cramps. ...
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