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Spasticity
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spasticity /spas·tic·i·ty/ (spas-tis´i-te) the state of being spastic; see spastic (2).
spas·tic·i·ty (sp-sts-t)
n.
1. A spastic state or condition.
2. Spastic paralysis.

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

spasticity,
n hypertonicity of muscles associated with increased tendon reflexes.

spasticity (spastis´itē),
n a form of muscular hypertonicity with increased resistance to stretch.

spasticity
the state of being spastic.

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.

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