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Descriptor English:
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Tetany
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Tetania
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Tetania
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Synonyms English:
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Spasmophilia
Tetany, Neonatal
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Tree Number:
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C10.597.613.875
C18.452.174.509.700
C23.888.592.608.875
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Definition English:
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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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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with TETANUS, a Clostridium tetani infection; tetanic spasm of muscle = SPASM; tetanic contraction = MUSCLE CONTRACTION; coordinate with cause if given
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History Note English:
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SPASMOPHILIA was heading 1963-76
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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14126
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Unique Identifier:
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D013746
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