Spasticity

spasticity /spas·tic·i·ty/ (spas-tis´i-te) the state of being spastic; see spastic (2).

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spas·tic·i·ty (sp-sts-t)

n.

1. A spastic state or condition.

2. Spastic paralysis.

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Spasticity

Increased mucle tone, or stiffness, which leads to uncontrolled, awkward movements.

Mentioned in: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Cerebral Palsy, Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome

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spasticity,

n hypertonicity of muscles associated with increased tendon reflexes.

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spasticity (spastis´itē),

n a form of muscular hypertonicity with increased resistance to stretch.

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spasticity

the state of being spastic.

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inherited neonatal spasticity

signs appear in calves at 2 to 5 days of age. Unable to stand; if lifted rigidity of all muscles with extension of limbs.

inherited periodic spasticity

see inherited periodic spasticity.

inherited progressive spasticity

possibly inherited disease of Angora goats; characterized by development of lethargy and ataxia at about 2 months of age, followed by paresis, recumbency and euthanasia and necropsy lesions of vacuolation in neurons of the brain and spinal cord.