Tetany

/ˈtɛtəni/
noun

A medical condition characterized by intermittent muscle spasms due to low calcium levels in the blood.

The patient experienced tetany after a severe drop in calcium levels.
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muscle spasms,calcium deficiency,neuromuscular disorders

noun

A condition where muscle contractions occur uncontrollably, often due to a deficiency or imbalance of certain minerals.

The athlete suffered from tetany after training under extreme dehydration.
Visual representation of "tetany" - A condition where muscle contractions occur uncontrollably, often due to a deficiency or imbalance of certain minerals.

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muscle contraction,cramp condition,nerve stimulation

noun

A medical condition characterized by intermittent muscle spasms due to low calcium levels in the blood.

The patient experienced tetany after a severe drop in calcium levels.
Visual representation of "tetany" - A medical condition characterized by intermittent muscle spasms due to low calcium levels in the blood.

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Formal

muscle spasms,calcium deficiency,neuromuscular disorders

noun

A condition where muscle contractions occur uncontrollably, often due to a deficiency or imbalance of certain minerals.

The athlete suffered from tetany after training under extreme dehydration.
Visual representation of "tetany" - A condition where muscle contractions occur uncontrollably, often due to a deficiency or imbalance of certain minerals.

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Neutral

muscle contraction,cramp condition,nerve stimulation

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Electrolyte Imbalance

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