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pseudomyotonic reaction |
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pseudomyotonic reaction Myotonoid reaction, pseudomyotonia A myotonia-like reaction characterized by abnormally slow contraction and relaxation in response to mechanical or electrical stimulation of muscles and/or tendons; the PR reaction is
typical of hypothyroidism and is attributed to a slowing of the reaccumulation of calcium ions in the endoplasmic reticulum and in the disengagement of thin actin and thick myosin filaments. Cf Myotonia. 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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