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How to say: tetany

Spelling: Tetany Syllables  tetany
US accent
/tˈɛtəni/
UK accent
/tˈɛtəni/
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Definition

Definition — 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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