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spastic /spas·tic/ (spas´tik)
1. of the nature of or characterized by spasms.
2. hypertonic, so that the muscles are stiff and movements awkward.

spas·tic (spstk)
adj.
1. Relating to or affected by spasm.
2. Relating to spastic paralysis.

Spastic
A condition in which the muscles are rigid, posture may be abnormal, and fine motor control is impaired.
Mentioned in: Cerebral Palsy

spastic
[spas′tik]
Etymology: Gk, spastikos, drawing in
pertaining to spasms or other uncontrolled contractions of the skeletal muscles. See also cerebral palsy. spasticity, n.

spastic [spas´tik]
characterized by spasms, or tightening of the muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements and in some cases a scissors-like gait. The term is sometimes used to describe a person suffering from cerebral palsy.

spastic (spas´tik),
adj characterized by a more or less constant state of hypertonic contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. The condition is regarded as abnormally heightened muscular tonus present even in states of inactivity.

spastic
characterized by spasms, or tightening of the muscles, causing stiff and awkward movements and in some cases a scissors-like gait.

spastic colon
see irritable colon syndrome.
inherited spastic paresis of cattle

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