Intermittent Tetanus (Noun)
Meaning
Clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Intermittent tetanus is a rare but severe manifestation of hypocalcemia in patients with untreated hypoparathyroidism.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements were prescribed to prevent recurrent episodes of intermittent tetanus in the pediatric patient.
- A detailed clinical examination revealed that the seizures and muscular twitching experienced by the patient were symptoms of intermittent tetanus.
- Hypocalcemia-induced intermittent tetanus can manifest as severe muscle cramps and spasms in patients with a vitamin D deficiency.
- The patient's condition improved significantly after correction of the underlying calcium deficiency, which had been causing the intermittent tetanus.