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hypertonic contracture |
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hypertonic contracture, prolonged muscle contraction that results from continuous nerve stimulation in spastic paralysis. Anesthesia or sleep eliminates this condition. Also called functional contracture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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