tetany
pronunciation
How to pronounce tetany in British English:
UK ['tetənɪ]
How to pronounce tetany in American English:
US ['tetənɪ]
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- Noun:
- clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
Word Origin
- tetany (n.)
- 1890, from French tétanie "intermitent tetanus," from Modern Latin tetania (see tetanus).
Example
- 1. Neonatal tetany without calcium or magnesium deficiency .
- 2. Similar signs to milk fever but hyperesthesia and tetany .
- 3. Continuous intravenous drip of calcium gluconate in treating 45 cases of baby 's tetany .
- 4. Calcium or magnesium supplements may occasionally be needed if tetany or muscle spasms are present .
- 5. Mild tetany of hind limbs , staggering , falling and intermittent convulsions .