neonatal tetany

ne·o·na·tal tet·a·ny

hypocalcemic tetany occurring in neonates or young infants, due to transient functional hypoparathyroidism in consumption of cow's milk (high phosphorus content).

Synonym(s): myotonia neonatorum, tetanism

ne·o·na·tal tet·a·ny

(nē'ō-nā'tăl tet'ă-nē)

Hypocalcemic tetany occurring in neonates or young infants, due to transient functional hypoparathyroidism in consumption of cow's milk (high phosphorus content).
Synonym(s): tetanism.