Definitions for tetany
ˈtɛt n itetany

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1. tetany, tetanilla, intermittent tetanus, intermittent cramp, apyretic tetanusnoun

   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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1. tetanynoun

   A condition characterized by painful muscular spasms, caused by faulty calcium metabolism

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1. Tetany

   Tetany or tetanic seizure is a medical sign consisting of the involuntary contraction of muscles, which may be caused by disorders that increase the action potential frequency of muscle cells or the nerves that innervate them. Muscle cramps caused by the disease tetanus are not classified as tetany; rather, they are due to a lack of inhibition to the neurons that supply muscles. Tetanic contractions (physiologic tetanus) are a broad range of muscle contraction types, of which tetany is only one.

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1. tetany

   Tetany is a medical condition characterized by involuntary muscle spasms and contractions, often in the hands and feet, caused by low levels of calcium in the blood or other metabolic abnormalities. Symptoms may also include numbness, tingling, cramping, or twitching in various parts of the body. It can be a serious condition, requiring immediate medical attention.

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1. Tetanynoun

   a morbid condition resembling tetanus, but distinguished from it by being less severe and having intermittent spasms

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1. Tetany

   A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngospasm and seizures. This condition is associated with unstable depolarization of axonal membranes, primarily in the peripheral nervous system. Tetany usually results from HYPOCALCEMIA or reduced serum levels of MAGNESIUM that may be associated with HYPERVENTILATION; HYPOPARATHYROIDISM; RICKETS; UREMIA; or other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1490)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tetany in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tetany in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tetany
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetany
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tetany