Definitions for opisthotonos
opisthotonos

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1. opisthotonosnoun

   severe spasm in which the back arches and the head bends back and heels flex toward the back

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1. opisthotonos

   Opisthotonos is a severe muscle spasm or tension that causes the body, especially the spine, to arch backward with the head and heels touching the ground. It is often a symptom of certain neurological and metabolic disorders, such as severe meningitis, tetanus, strychnine poisoning, or traumatic brain injury.

Matched Categories

1. • Spasm

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How to pronounce opisthotonos?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

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   Zira

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How to say opisthotonos in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of opisthotonos in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of opisthotonos in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=opisthotonos
2. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
3. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=opisthotonos