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tetany

/ˈtet.ə.ni/

Tradução: Síndrome neurológica caracterizada por espasmos musculares, cãibras e, em casos graves, convulsões, frequentemente associada a hipocalcemia, hipoparatireoidismo, deficiência de vitamina D ou alcalose.

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/ˈtet.ə.ni/C2formalmedical
  • ptSíndrome neurológica caracterizada por espasmos musculares, cãibras e, em casos graves, convulsões, frequentemente associada a hipocalcemia, hipoparatireoidismo, deficiência de vitamina D ou alcalose.

A clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching, cramps, and in severe cases seizures, often associated with calcium deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, or alkalosis.

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  1. C1formalmedical

    A clinical neurological syndrome characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, cramps, and tingling, often caused by low calcium levels in the blood.

    ptTetania

    • The patient presented with tetany due to severe hypocalcemia.
    • Symptoms of tetany include muscle spasms in the hands and feet.
    • Treatment for tetany often involves calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
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