A condition in an animal in which there are localized, spasmodic muscular contractions.
A disorder marked by intermittent tonic muscular contractions accompanied by fibrillary tremors, paresthesias and muscular pains. Can be caused by deficiency of calcium salts.
A tetanic contraction; also refers to abnormally prolonged contractions that result from disturbances in electrolyte balance.
Seizurelike tremors caused most often by a decrease in circulating calcium levels.
clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis
Muscle spasm (uncontrolled overcontraction) caused by insufficient calcium ions available at the muscle end-plate.
A condition characterized by muscle spasm or prolonged contraction of a muscle.
A condition of prolonged and painful spasms of the voluntary muscles, especially the fingers and toes (carpopedal spasm) as well as the facial musculature.
Muscle twitching and cramps caused by a lack of calcium in the blood.
Related Topic"A condition of physiologic calcium imbalance marked by tonic spasm of muscles and often associated with deficient parathyroid secretion..."
A continuous muscle spasm.
Tetany has two meanings, though both are related to the muscular system.
