Tetany
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɛtəni/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tetany is a noun meaning (medicine) A condition characterized by painful muscular spasms, caused by faulty calcium metabolism.
Meaning
(medicine) A condition characterized by painful muscular spasms, caused by faulty calcium metabolism.
Word Forms
- tetanies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypocalcemic, hypoparathyroid, alkalotic, entasia, tetanism, tetanization.
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